Post Amtrak Codes Here!
 

Interested in taking over this thread? Then please see post #315. Thanks! :)


Updated on June 15, 2005 - sorry, it had been a while!

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.)

H545 Appears to be a buy 2 tickets, get a discount on tickets 3-6 - decker0 PM'ed me the details below - not sure about what routes its valid on though?

* The 3rd through 6th Passengers Save 90%
* Offer valid for sale until September 30, 2005.
* Offer valid for travel between May 19, 2005 and December 15, 2005.

From Frommers:

If you're traveling with a friend in the northeast, go for V756. That gets you 50% off the second ticket for two people traveling together. It works on all Northeast Corridor trains except Metroliners and Acelas from now through June 30, except from February 18-21 and March 24-28. For couples, this can be big savings. If that one doesn't work, V753, V730 and V755 are all very similar.

Celebrate the Coast Starlight's Return and Save 25% - See GoAmtrak's post for details!

Amtrak Hotels.com Rebate Offer - Save 25.00 on a 2-night or more Hotels.com stay - see Amtrak's post for details!

V242 – 20 percent off Midwest Travel Mon-Thurs, 3 day advance purchase, Expire June 16, 2005 (thanks Aces & NYVenturecapital)

Midwest Midweek Getaways

Use Promotion Code V242
Save 20% on Amtrak travel.
Special rates at participating B&B's and Hotels - See NYventurecapital's post for hotel details

Get a 20% discount when traveling on select trains within Illinois and Missouri from Tuesday to Thursday. Communities in Illinois and Missouri are offering special rates at many Bed & Breakfast's and Hotels.
Valid on Trains 300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 306, 347, 348, 391 and 392 from January 4 - June 16, 2005, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

X203- 20% off best available adult rail to Vermont Mondays through Thursdays and 10% off Fridays through Sundays. Valid for sale through 12/14 and for travel through 12/15. Holiday blackouts apply. (Thanks, Boss77!)


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 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.
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.

H459 - Buy-1-Get-1 Free for College Visits or for Parents traveling with High School aged kids :) - Note, I did some tests with this code - it appears that once you register (with whatever info you feel like), it takes to a coupon page that you print out. According to the coupon, you can use the check-in kiosk.
http://www.campusvisit.com/amtrak/

The next few are thanks to Boss77:

V756 - Save 50% off the best available fare for one companion traveling with a paid regular (full fare) adult, senior citizen or disabled discounted rail fare ticket when traveling on Amtrak to Baltimore, Valid for sale through June 27, 2005, and valid for travel between Jan. 4 and June 30, 2005. Blackouts apply for 2005: March 24-28. Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of travel. Discount is valid for travel in the Northeast Corridor on Amtrak Regional trains. Travel on Acela Express and Metroliner is prohibited.

V737 - Save 50% off the best available fare for one companion traveling with a paid regular (full fare) adult, senior citizen or disabled discounted rail fare ticket when traveling on Amtrak to Baltimore, Valid for sale between Jan. 2 and Dec. 12, 2005, and valid for travel between Jan. 5 and June Dec. 15, 2005. Blackouts apply for 2005: March 24-28, May 27-30, July 1-4, Sept. 2-5, and Nov. 22-29. Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of travel. Discount is valid for travel in the Northeast Corridor on Amtrak Regional trains. Travel on Acela Express and Metroliner is prohibited.

V760 - Save 50% off the best available fair for one companion traveling with a paid regular (full fare) adult, senior citizen or disabled discounted rail fare ticket when traveling on Amtrak to and from Lancaster ,Pa. Valid for sale through Nov. 27, 2005, and valid for travel from March 15 through Nov. 30, 2005. Blackouts apply for 2005: March 24-28, May 27-30, July 1-4, Sept. 2-5, and Nov. 22-29. Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of travel. Discount is valid for travel in the Northeast Corridor on Amtrak Regional trains. Travel on Acela Express and Metroliner is prohibited.

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

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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!

See http://homepage.mac.com/mkincaid/amtk.html

[This message has been edited by mkincaid (edited 10-13-2003).]

Way to be more descriptive! Thanks for going through all that - I'm sure this will be a great resource.

FYI - for the "Coupon Required" ones, such as the Ent. Book 10% off, you don't really have to present your coupon if you are ticketing at a major station that has electronic ticketing. At WAS, you can reserve it online or even over the telephone & go to the self-ticket machines & swipe your credit card & the ticket pops out.

Outstanding! Bhatnasx and MKincaid - thank you for the great resource.

Hah - cool trick, thanks for the advice. Now I wish they'd install one of those machines in San Jose (nearest one is Oakland...)

I can't get get H215 to work online - do you know of an itinerary where it will? No big deal, it appears it is reservable with a phone agent though not with "Julie". Not combinable with Student Advantage or AAA, by the way.

If anyone else runs across other codes, please post them here as well.

From the "Take it Easy, Take Amtrak: Amtrak & the National Park Service present Trails & Rails" brochure:

"To receive a 5% discount off the lowest available Amtrak fare present a valid National Park Pass and photo ID at time of ticketing. Offer valid on select trains only. This discount is valid for a family up to four. Offer not combinable with other offers, promotions, or discount."

No other details provided:

- No discount code number given.
- Excluded trains are not specified.

Best to just show Amtrak this brochure to an Amtrak agent since without a code it may be difficult to prove that this fare exists.

Doh!! I just paid for Student Advantage membership a week ago. Will definetly remember this one for the future.

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? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

YGM!

was posted in another topic, but it is prudent to post this here.

Thanks--that was me. By the way, I just made the return trip today and tried the same online purchase (using code V707) again in the other direction. This time, it worked fine. Go figure.

This may be a California only promotion....Pick up a coupon from any Sizzler (call first, the one I went to only had two left) for buy one get one free Adult, Senior or Student fare on the following routes:
-Coast Starlight
-Empire Builder
-California Zephyr
-Southwest Chief
-Sunset Limited
-Texas Eagle

Discount Code H333

You can't book it on-line & must present coupon at station to ticket (you can hold a reservation 24 hours via phone).

Purchse thru 11/20/03 travel between 07/08/03 and 11/20/03.

Since they only had two left where I went I don't have any extras http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif. If I can find another Sizzler near-by, I'll try to get a few to offer to fellow FT'rs. This is a bit of work to take advantage of, but a great deal.

On H215, I got nixed by the ticket guy at Alexandria. He wanted the actual cert before I could get the discount. He collected the cert from me as well.

As to online booking, the H215 states that it cannot be used over the internet - it must be done on the phone or with an agent.

ITRADE - for future ref, if you need an H215, let me know, i think i may have one at home - don't know whether your willing to or not, but instead of getting on in alexandria, union station has the electronic ticketing where you can call over the phone & make your reservations and then swipe your card at the e-ticket booth - not positive this will work, but i imagine that it would since this what my sister does sometimes.

So, I priced a ticket on Regional from NYP to BWI, using the promo code V529 with Business Class accommodation added. Is this valid? The Amtrak website did process the discount, with the separate Business seat cost added on top. The promo code website states that the discount is only valid in coach travel on Regional. Will this be a problem when I check in, i.e. will they not honor the discount/business seating?

i have no idea. i would recommend that you use the electronic ticketing as opposed to a gate agent though - you just swipe your credit card and it'll pop out your ticket - the less people you have to talk to, the better - once the ticket guys on board see your ticket, they don't care about your fare, they just want to make sure you're in the right section of the train. if it processed online, i doubt they have the controls in place to stop it from working. let us know what happens...

I believe that just means the discount only applies to your coach rail fare. You can still pay for a business class upgrade, but the discount doesn't apply to that part of the fare.

H317 is an example of a code that can't be used for business class travel. In this case after you add the business class seat you will get "The promotional fare you requested applies to a service you have not booked, so we have provided a non-promotional fare. You may proceed with this fare or consult your promotional materials and use your back button to select a valid service."

V529, V707, and V709 all seem to have no problem being combined with a business class seat. If the website allowed you to book it, it's legal for the particular code you used. Don't worry about it.

Would it be helpful if I created a table listing the various conditions and requirements of each code (which might be more clear than wading through the fine print of each code)?

[This message has been edited by mkincaid (edited 08-25-2003).]

Sure, that'd be great! And thanks for posting those codes earlier in this thread too (you too bhatnasx)!

That would be awesome - to be honest, I've only travelled on Amtrak three times in my entire life & my last experience was so bad (do a search on this forum under my name & "horrible train riding experience" if you're interested) that I wouldn't go on Amtrak again unless it was the Northeastern Corridor (DC to major destinations in the north) - the only reason I started this post was because my sister & one of my old roommates were looking for ways to save money & I was tired of figuring out codes, so I figured this would be a good reference site for myself & others. Thanks to mckincaid for making that happen!


[This message has been edited by bhatnasx (edited 08-25-2003).]

FYI - test booking your trip as two one-way tickets. I just ended up booking this way. I don't remember the exact numbers, but it was about $20 cheaper this way than booking as a roundtrip ticket! (you can also test using all the available promo codes)

From:

http://www.travelportland.com/cool_deals/transport.html

Cool Summer Deals
TRANSPORTATION


Amtrak Cascades

The deal: Save 25 percent off the lowest fare. Just call toll-free 1.87.PORTLAND (1.877.678.5263), book your hotel room and ask for the exclusive Cool Summer Deals discount. Or call Amtrak reservations at 1.800.USA.RAIL and mention this discount number: H331.

Experience the splendor of the Pacific Northwest aboard the Amtrak Cascades' sleek, European-style trains. Perfect for weekend getaways with family and friends.

Offer valid June 1 - Sept. 30, 2003. Advance reservations required. Offer valid for round-trip, in-bound Portland travel only. Some restrictions apply. Blackout dates apply. Amtrak Cascades provides service between Eugene, Ore., and Vancouver, British Columbia.

____

Naturally, I see this offer after I've paid for my 2 biz class tickets.

Also note that there is some uncertainty as to whether the Talgo trainsets are even running, as there are conflicting reports that they are being pulled from service (unexpectedly) due to servicing and maintenance issues.

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because you bought biz class, they may be refundable - amtrak's got a pretty lenient refund policy if you do it before you take the trip (at least they do on the NE corridor) - you may be able to save some money if you cancel & rebook - but it depends on how much effort you're willing to make, i guess...

From another thread:

from another thread:

Save 50% when a high schooler travels, with or without a parent, supposedly to visit a college. Offer good for travel through Dec. 15, coupon must be printed from the internet link below, signed by the HS counselor, and presented in person to pick up tickets.


http://www.studentadvantage.com/gfx/...ampusvisit.pdf

[This message has been edited by Viajero Joven (edited 09-25-2003).]

H345 is the 5% off code:

This offer valid for five (5) percent off the best available regular (full) adult, senior, disabled adult, Student Advantage and Veterans Advantage, AAA and NARP members discounted adult rail fare. Disabled passengers must call 1-800-USA-RAIL to make reservations using this special offer and to receive the Amtrak discount for disabled passengers. Offer valid for reservations: 08Sep03 - 13Dec03 and for travel 08Sep03 - 30Apr04. Blackouts apply for the following dates: 25Nov-02Dec03, 19Dec03-04Jan04, 13-16Feb04, 08-12Apr04. Up to 2 children ages 2-15 may accompany each paid adult at 1/2 of the discounted adult rail fare. Not valid on Acela Express®, Metroliner®, Canadian portions of joint Amtrak/VIA Rail service to Ontario, 7000-8999 Thruways or for local travel on Northeast Corridor trains (Washington, DC, to Boston, MA) departing at peak travel periods. Fares, routes and schedules subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.

Note that the major restriction as I found out the hard way last week is that H345 will turn an ordinarily refundable ticket into a non-refundable ticket (my flight into ATL was delayed almost 5 hours, missed the connection & I had to reschedule to tomorrow). You can however make date changes for the standard $30.00 fee.

Hey all... Sorry for the delay (been busy), but for an initial version of the promo codes list, see http://homepage.mac.com/mkincaid/amtk.html . The only new code that hasn't yet been mentioned yet on this thread is V729 (and perhaps a Kids Ride Free for the Capitol Corridor). But the table consolidates them all and shows all of the known conditions and requirements. Hope it is helpful.

mkincaid-

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BUMP

just bumping a thread which proved to be very helpful to me...

New 20 percent discount code V143 to NYP on Northeast corridor.

http://www.amtrak.com/savings/elgreco.html

In celebration of an exciting new exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Amtrak is offering a 20% discount for travel to New York from anywhere in the Northeast Corridor to see "El Greco.” The discount is on all unreserved Regional trains and weekend Acela Express and Metroliners Oct. 7, 2003 through Jan 11, 2004.

This once-in-a-lifetime, international exhibition brings together some 70 works by the incomparable 16th-century artist Domenikos Theotokopoulos, known to posterity as El Greco. The show spans the whole of of his remarkable career, from his origins as a painter of icons in his native Crete to his work in Venice and Rome and his definitive move to Toledo, Spain.

Highlights of El Greco’s work – a revolutionary style marked by expressive distortions and vivid color -- include his depiction of saints with highly elongated figures, his large-scale, dramatically lighted altarpieces, an extraordinary selection of his psychologically intense portraits, and his rare excursions into mythological themes. For more information on the exhibition and its sponsors, please visit the Museum’s website.

Plus, save 10% off purchases of $50 or more in all New York City locations of the Metropolitan Museum store when you present your Amtrak ticket within five days of traveling. Offer valid from October 7, 2003 through January 11, 2004.

Book online now to see these great works of art and save 20% on travel to New York City.

The El Greco exhibition is funded by the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation incelebration of its 25th Anniversary. The exhibition has been organized by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the National Gallery, London. An indemnity has been granted by the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

Book online now to see these great works of art
and save 20% on travel to New York City.
Use promotion code V143.

Terms and Conditions:


Valid for travel Oct 7, 2003-Jan 11, 2004. Blackout dates are Nov 25-Dec 2, Dec 19-31, 2003, Jan. 1-4, 2004. Valid for a 20% discount off the best available fare on unreserved Regional trains everyday, and weekend Acela Express and Metroliners. Valid for travel to New York City from Northeast corridor stations (Boston –Virginia Beach, VA, Harrisburg – New York City, and Albany – New York City). Other restrictions may apply.

The Museum Store discount may not be combined with any other offer or discount. Not valid on purchase of Gift Certificates, Museum Membership, consignment or sale merchandise, or on prior purchases. Not valid on mail or online orders. One-time use only.

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[This message has been edited by nyventurecapital (edited Nov 17, 2003).]

Updated with V143 - thanks much, nyventurecapital! Also, appears H317 (second passenger rides 50% off) and H258 (Capitol Corridor weekends kids free) have been extended. Interesting note about V143: though they say it is only valid to/from NYP, it appears to work with any NEC station pair I try it on. As always YMMV.

does anyone have any new amtrak codes? i tried all the ones listed here and can't get any to work.

also, if anyone has any old ticket numbers so that i may try for the studentadvantage signup??

thanks in advance!!

I don't have an extra Amtrak ticket number unfortunately. In terms of the rates, were you trying to do them on blackout dates? Depending on your dates, some of the rates may not be valid (blackout dates & the fact that its getting to be near the end of the year). Also, I think a lot of these are for the Mid-Atlantic DC/New England corridor, so some may not work if you're not travelling on these routes.

i'm trying to go from omaha to denver round trip from about the 19th til the 4th (semi-flexible dates)

it's lookin pretty steep, but i really don't wanna drive it again (done it twice in the last 2 months already!)

anyone out there have any old ticket stubs/numbers???

hulagirl_t,

I forgot to say it earlier, but Welcome to Flyertalk.

As a new person, people may be a little less willing to help you out by giving you old ticket numbers (especially since you have not provided an e-mail address or even where you are from).

I don't have a ticket number that I can give you, but I can tell you (and anyone else out there that's reading this post, because I'm sure there are quite a few that are lurking and not posting) that the Amtrak Tickets have 13 digits. The Student Advantage & Amtrak reservations systems are not linked. The Student Advantage system requires that 13 numbers be entered in the field. I recommend trying a random combinaton of 13 digits and seeing if it works.

When I went to the Student Advantage Enrollment Page and attempted to use a random sequence of 13 digits, it worked just fine sevral times.

Again, Welcome to Flyertalk & you're welcome.

thanks alot for the advice! i'll definitely try that out!

and yes, i can totally understand what you mean about people being skeptical of newbies like me... i guess that's what you get when you lurk for a long time, but never post!! anyways, thanks again! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

finally! i was starting to get a little worried there... i put in about 20 different # combos and couldn't get it to work! seems the ticket numbers start with 1 i guess!

thanks again!!!

I think the majority start with a 0 or a 1, for anyone else that tries.