Originally Posted by
the_traveler
That would work too. And with Amtrak's very easy XCL policy, you can either get a 100% value voucher or a 90% cash refund (for coach tickets) - up to (and maybe after) departure time!
I was told 100% refund back to the credit card, as long as the tickets have not been printed (as in bought online and waiting for pickup at the station).