Originally Posted by bhatnasx

Updated on 12/29/04

Hello All,

I just wanted to say that at Flyertalk, we welcome anyone interested in travel. The purpose of this thread isn't necessarily a "Can you help me find a cheaper fare from X-Y?" but a place to share information on available discounts. Before asking for help, please try to help yourselves. If available, the terms & conditions of each code is posted below. If your travel meets these terms & conditions, then try test-selling - choose the fare you're most comfortable with. We welcome the new folks here readily, but I would like to request that if you're looking for a specific fare, that you realize that the majority of us are not travel agents and that although we're willing to help you out, it's always appreciated if you try to help yourself first - then maybe we can help you out a little more.

Thanks!

***Please post on this thread if a code is old & doesn't work anymore OR if you've found a new one that does work & I will try to keep it updated.***

Tips from Amtrak - Tips for Using Promo Codes (thanks dberry!)

For current sales, check out Amtrak’s Rail Sale page.

Current Promos:

Ongoing – 15% off Senior & Student Fares (for Student Fares, you must have a Student Advantage Card - see post #3 in the Mileage Run Tools thread for a little bit more info on this.)

H431 (Thanks, Reindeerflame!) - In conjunction with the launch of the revamped Amtrak.com website. Note that this discount is "stackable" with certain other discounts, providing a total effective savings of 19% on AAA/NARP. This is not quite as good as the 20% available with V148, but the new discount may be used for travel into early 2005, while V148 expires in mid-November.

This offer valid for ten (10) percent off the best available regular (full) adult, senior, disabled adult, Student and Veterans Advantage, AAA and NARP members discounted adult rail fare. Reservations must be made through the Amtrak web site at www.amtrak.com to qualify for this discount except for disabled passengers who must call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) to make reservations using this special offer and to receive the Amtrak discount for disabled passengers. Reservations must be made at least three (3) days prior to departure and are non-refundable once purchased. Offer valid for reservations: September 12, 2004 - December 15, 2004 and for travel September 15, 2004 - February 28, 2005. Blackouts apply for the following dates: November 23-30, 2004, December 17, 2004 - January 2, 2005, February 18-21, 2005. Up to 2 children ages 2-15 may accompany each paid adult at 1/2 of the discounted adult rail fare. Not valid on the Cascades, Acela Express, Metroliner, Canadian portions of joint Amtrak/VIA Rail service to Ontario, 7000-8999 Thruways or for local travel on Northeast Corridor trains (Boston, MA/Albany, NY - Washington, DC) departing during peak travel periods (Friday and Sunday between 9:00 am-6:59 pm). Fares, routes and schedules subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Please refer to Promotion Code H431.

V626 NEC Corridor - valid through 9/30/05! - Amtrak has just made it a little easier for guests to experience some of Rhode Island’s fine hotels, attractions, and events, introducing Visit RI Fares. Good for travel June 1st, 2004 through September 30th, 2005, guests en route from the Northeast Corridor can save 20% off Amtrak’s regular adult rail and discounted fare for up to two children on all unreserved trains to Westerly, Kingston and Providence! Convenient and affordable, Visit RI Fares is valid with at least one night in the Ocean State, some restrictions and blackout dates do apply. For more information or reservations call 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit www.amtrak.com and request discount code V626.


H405 – Kids Ride Free on the Capitol Corridor - For Capitol Corridor Kids Ride Free on Weekends Offer: This offer is valid for sale between 01 March 04 – 20 March 05 and travel between 03 April 04 – 20 March 05. Blackouts apply: 08-12 April 04, 28 May - 01 June 04, 02-05 July 04, 03-06 September 04, 23-30 November 04, 17 December 04 - 02 January 05, 18-21 February 05. This offer is valid for up to two free children's rail fare tickets for children ages 2-15 with the purchase of one regular (full) adult, senior or disabled discounted adult Amtrak ticket. Free child(ren) and adult(s) must travel together at all times and have tickets issued at the same time. This offer is valid on the following services: Capitol Corridor trains and associated Thruways, except not valid on 7000-8999 Thruways. Offer is subject to any restrictions, blackouts and exchange and refund fees that apply to the type of fare purchased and upon which the discount is based. Free child is subject to the same restrictions and conditions as the fare-paying passenger. Other restrictions may apply. Please refer to discount code H405.

V805 – 20% off through NYP – Valid 10/20/04 through 1/23/05 - Travel to New York City this fall and visit the newest Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit China, Dawn of a Golden Age. You'll save 20% off the best available rail fares to New York Penn, plus receive double Amtrak Guest Rewards points! Offer valid for travel between October 20, 2004, and January 23, 2005. Use code V805 when making your travel reservations. Restrictions apply.

V814 – 20% off through NYP – 9/29/04 through 1/5/05 - Visit the Nicholas and Alexander Tsar exhibit at the Newark Museum in New Jersey and see displays filled with scores of never-before-seen treasures from Russian state collections. Save 20% off the best available rail fares AND earn double Amtrak Guest Rewards points on travel to Newark, NJ, September 29, 2004, through January 5, 2005. Plus, as an Amtrak Guest Rewards member, you can save $2.00 off the regular $5.00 ticket price. Use code V814 when making your travel reservations. Restrictions apply.

H451 - Buy-1-Get-1-Free for Cascades (travel terminating in PDX)Offer valid Oct. 1, 2004 - May 26, 2005, for round-trip, in-bound Portland travel only. Amtrak Cascades provides service between Eugene, Ore., and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Offer valid for one free companion traveling with a paid adult (full) regular rail fare. Valid for sale and travel to Portland, Oregon between 01Oct04 – 26May05. The free companion and paid adult must travel together at all times and have tickets issued at the same time. Up to 2 children ages 2-15 may accompany each adult at half the regular (full) adult rail fare. This offer is valid for travel on Amtrak Cascades trains and connecting thruways except for the 7000-8999 series thruways. Blackouts apply for the following dates: 23-30Nov04, 17Dec04-02Jan05, 18-21Feb05, 24-28Mar05, plus per fare plan purchased. Once travel has begun, no changes to the itinerary are permitted. Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. Refer to discount code H451. Amtrak is a registered service mark of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. (Thanks chadnw!)


Buy-1-Get-1 Free for College Visits - I know nothing about this one, but I saw it online: http://www.onebigcampus.com/html/amtrak_discount.htm OR http://www.campusvisit.com/amtrak/

Veteran's Advantage - 15% off Unlike Student Advantage, I'm guessing you really do have to be a veteran for this one - http://www.veteransadvantage.com/par...amtrak-50.html

Information on the NARP discount - http://www.narprail.org/dis.htm

X142 - 10% FlexCar discounts for Amtrak Cascades - valid through 5/28/05 - also found one for Seattle.

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I always test sell all the codes as sometimes codes are valid on a route that we don't think they are valid on, so it doesn't hurt to try. It usually only takes about an extra 10 minutes.

When doing test sells, I recommend trying to do it off of the AAA rate first - if that doesn't work, try doing it off the regular rate.

Check the last few pages for current codes - I’ll try to keep this updated regarding current Amtrak promos & codes – if I slack off on it, I apologize in advance

Hope this helps people out!

Originally Posted by Nognig

Anyone have any codes valid for travel PHL-NYP in February? All the posted codes expire in January. Thanks.