Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Sacramento, CA, USA
Programs: Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, Alaska MVP Gold, National Executive
Posts: 233
Can Save Money Even if all 10 Rides Not Used
I have a friend that comes by Amtrak to Sacramento most weekends from Richmond. Regular fare is $26 each way. 10 ride is $159.
He's been hesitant to buy since there are only 6 weeks to use the 10 rides and he doesn't come every single weekend.
However, he only comes out $3 behind at 6 rides (6 * $26 = $156 vs $159 for 10 ride ticket). Any rides he manages to take beyond 6 become a saving, all the way up to $10 a ride if he does all 10.
So, if at least 6 one way rides are certain in 6 weeks the 10 ride ticket is worth it with the chance for 4 "freebies".