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Nov 8, 2004, 8:59 am
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Amtrak generally doesn't have discount codes available as they usually black them out - AAA & the Senior Discounts would probably be your best best unless someone else has advice. Don't forget, you can cash 10K CO Miles into AGR & get 2 RT non-reserved tickets that don't have blackout dates if you have CO miles available.
Nov 9, 2004, 4:05 pm
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Originally Posted by bhatnasx
Don't forget, you can cash 10K CO Miles into AGR & get 2 RT non-reserved tickets that don't have blackout dates if you have CO miles available.
I got caught. I initiated a move just before the increase and now don't have enough for travel this weekend.
Nov 15, 2004, 11:55 am
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This is a nasty surprise. Is it just during the holiday season?
Originally Posted by xyzzy
Beware that Amtrak recently made all weekend NEC trains *reserved* so the price for weekend travel on points has effectively doubled.
I got caught. I initiated a move just before the increase and now don't have enough for travel this weekend.
I got caught. I initiated a move just before the increase and now don't have enough for travel this weekend.
Nov 15, 2004, 6:50 pm
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Originally Posted by yevlesh2
This is a nasty surprise. Is it just during the holiday season?
The trains have simply become too popular, which in the greater scheme of things is a good thing.
Nov 21, 2004, 8:23 pm
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Amtrak Cascades -- Free Companion Fare from Seattle
Check out this link for discount code H454, which gives you 2-for-1 on Amtrak Cascades travel originating in Seattle. Expires 03/26/2005, blackout dates apply.
http://www.seattlesupersaver.com/SCV...ide/amtrak.htm
http://www.seattlesupersaver.com/SCV...ide/amtrak.htm
Nov 29, 2004, 3:58 pm
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I'm a new member--- HELP
I just found this site when I "Googled" 'Amtrak discount fares'.
I feel so stupid. I can't figure out how to start my own "thread" so I'm simply replying to the last thread with the hopes someone will tell me how to do it properly.
I wish to travel from Washington DC to New York Penn Station on December 23, return December 26. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a special discount available.
You may write me direct (if that's possible). My screen name is: DCLoganBear.
Many thanks.
I feel so stupid. I can't figure out how to start my own "thread" so I'm simply replying to the last thread with the hopes someone will tell me how to do it properly.
I wish to travel from Washington DC to New York Penn Station on December 23, return December 26. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a special discount available.
You may write me direct (if that's possible). My screen name is: DCLoganBear.
Many thanks.
Nov 29, 2004, 4:09 pm
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About the only discount that will work during that time period, would be a AAA card. During the holidays, Amtrak blocks out all other discounts. So unless someone at Amtrak made a mistake in programing the computer, it's unlikely that you'll find any discount codes for that time period.
Now if you have a AAA card, then you can get 10% off of most trains. The discount however does not work on most Acela Express trains.
Ps. To start a new topic, just click the "New Thread" button near the top of the page.
Now if you have a AAA card, then you can get 10% off of most trains. The discount however does not work on most Acela Express trains.
Ps. To start a new topic, just click the "New Thread" button near the top of the page.
Last edited by AlanB; Nov 29, 2004 at 4:11 pm
Nov 30, 2004, 3:17 pm
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Originally Posted by AlanB
About the only discount that will work during that time period, would be a AAA card. During the holidays, Amtrak blocks out all other discounts. So unless someone at Amtrak made a mistake in programing the computer, it's unlikely that you'll find any discount codes for that time period.
Now if you have a AAA card, then you can get 10% off of most trains. The discount however does not work on most Acela Express trains.
Ps. To start a new topic, just click the "New Thread" button near the top of the page.
Now if you have a AAA card, then you can get 10% off of most trains. The discount however does not work on most Acela Express trains.
Ps. To start a new topic, just click the "New Thread" button near the top of the page.
Alan, thanks so much for taking time to write. You are very helpful.
Dec 7, 2004, 3:10 pm
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Does anyone have any suggestions for codes from la to seattle. I am looking for something on december 9th.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Dec 12, 2004, 9:50 pm
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toronto -> vancouver
hi there,
myself and 2 friends are looking to travel from toronto to vancouver using viarail, departing on the 14th of april 2005..
is there any discount codes anyone is aware of for that trip?
thanks
myself and 2 friends are looking to travel from toronto to vancouver using viarail, departing on the 14th of april 2005..
is there any discount codes anyone is aware of for that trip?
thanks
Dec 13, 2004, 9:54 am
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CandaKng,
I'm not aware of any and since this is an Amtrak forum, none of the codes here will work on VIA Rail since that is a different system. Sorry.
VIA does run some promo's from time to time and they usually post them on their website, so keep checking.
I'm not aware of any and since this is an Amtrak forum, none of the codes here will work on VIA Rail since that is a different system. Sorry.
VIA does run some promo's from time to time and they usually post them on their website, so keep checking.
Dec 20, 2004, 2:31 am
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Originally Posted by ByeByeDelta
Double doh! All I have a Student Advantage card for is the 15% Amtrak discount! I just renewed at the beginning of July, too. I've got approximately 200 hundred ticket stubs in stacks on my desk. Anyone need a ticket number? 
Dec 20, 2004, 7:54 am
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Originally Posted by balladovie
do you have anymore ticket stubs?
Dec 20, 2004, 8:58 am
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hi all, Are there any coupons for travel to Metropark, Nj from BWI/DC?
I need to travel on either december 24 or the 25th
Dec 20, 2004, 9:29 am
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The only discount that works during a holiday period is AAA and even that won't work if you're riding on either the Acela Express or a Metroliner on the 24th. All other codes/discounts are blacked out during the holidays.