Doesn't it !! Oh well, nice idea though

Actually Amtrak doesn't verify who gets on board, so you really do not have to travel to get the bonus. If the NYP-Newark fare wasn't $40 I would have asked my mother, who travels every day to Newark, to ride Amtrak instead of NJ Transit, which is cheaper $5 r/t.
Oh, here's a tip.. If you want to save an additional 15% on Amtrak, use the Student Advantage card. It's so easy to get the card !

Edit to include that you cannot combine both discounts.. Oh well.

[This message has been edited by eperaltaotero (edited 05-01-2002).]