Train Status Statistics
Use the following site to track up to four weeks of a particular train’s on-time performance at a particular station. Very useful tool to guesstimate how your train will run.
Disclaimer! - Use these codes at your own risk. Many are targeted for specific people/organizations which may require proof of eligibility when booking or picking tickets up. Conductors may also verify eligibility onboard the train.
General Terms and Blackouts: Most discounts require a three day advance purchase. Sleeper accommodations, Auto Train, weekday Acela Express service and non-Amtrak operated Thruway services are typically excluded as well. Check with Amtrak for specific terms and conditions before booking.
Most promotions and discounts are not applicable during high-demand periods. The following dates of travel are excluded from the offers below unless otherwise stated: December 14, 2007 - January 2, 2008; January 18-21, 2008; February 15-18, 2008; March 20-24, 2008.
National Promotions
Seniors - 15% off
Amtrak travelers 62 years of age and over receive a 15% discount on the applicable adult rail fare on most Amtrak trains.Student Advantage - 15% off
College students can purchase the Student Advantage cards to receive discounts at hundreds of retailers, including a 15% discount on Amtrak travel and Amtrak Express shipping. Amtrak reservations must be made at least three days in advance to receive discount. http://www.studentadvantage.com/disc…rd/pjp?id=9191International Student Identification Card - 15% off
Students holding an International Student Identification Card will receive 15% off the rail fare on most routes. Must present ISIC and school ID card to qualify for discount. Excludes all Acela Express and Metroliner services. Reservations must be made at least three days in advance. Visit
http://www.myisic.com/Veteran’s Advantage - 15% off Unlike Student Advantage, you really do have to be a veteran for this one. http://www.veteransadvantage.com/par…amtrak-50.html
AAA - 10% off
American Automobile Association members save 10% off adult rail fares. Three day advance reservation required.Military Discount - 10% off
Active duty US military personnel, along with their spouses and their dependents, are eligible to receive a 10% discount off most Amtrak rail fares in the US, including travel on the Auto Train.National Association of Railroad Passengers 10% discount - Join NARP, support Amtrak and receive a 10% discount on most rail fares! http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php/main/discount/
Weekly Specials and Hot Deals
Amtrak posts special, online-only rail fares each week. Fares are typically good for travel to/from any two stations located between the listed origin and destination stations. Fares are always listed for one-way travel only. The Hot Deals page lists other promotions underway.
Guest Rewards Promotions
50108 - 25% more points on Auto Train
Celebrate Auto Train’s 25th anniversary with a 25% point bonus for travel between Sanford - Auto Train, FL and Lorton, VA from May 1 through May 31, 2008. Registration is required.Sign up for the Amtrak Guest Rewards MasterCard from Chase and receive up to 5,000 bonus points. There is no annual fee. Visit www.amtrakguestrewards.com/mastercard to open a new account.
Northeast Routes
V209 - 20% off the Vermonter and Ethan Allen
Save 20% off the lowest available Adult railfare when traveling in Vermont. Valid for purchase through October 28, 2008 and travel through October 31, 2008.V256 - 50% off companion to/from Wilmington
One companion rides for half price to Wilmington, DE through December 13, 2008. Tickets must be purchased by December 10, 2008. Standard rules and blackout dates apply.V454 - 50% off companion to/from Philadelphia
One companion rides for half price to/from Philadelphia, PA through December 13, 2008. Tickets must be purchased by December 10, 2008. Bookable on Amtrak.com. Standard rules and blackout dates apply.V464 - 20% off in New York State
“I Love New York!” - 20% discount off adult tickets when traveling on New York State trains including the Adirondack and Montrealer. Not valid on Northeast Corridor and Maple Leaf services. Valid for travel through September, 2008. Three day advance purchase required. Blackout dates and capacity controls may apply. Discount cannot be booked on Amtrak.com.V645 - Buy One, Get One Free on the Downeaster
Buy one adult ticket and get one free on the Downeaster through June 1, 2008. Three day advance purchase required. Blackout dates apply. Valid only on trains 681, 683, 686, 688, 691, 693 and 694. Boston Globe Travel Show.V722 - 50% off companion to/from BWI
One companion rides for half price to/from BWI through December 13, 2008. Tickets must be purchased by December 10, 2008. Standard rules and blackout dates apply.V731 - Save 20% to/from Kingston, Providence and Westerly, RI
Save 20% off the lowest available railfare when traveling to/from Kingston, Providence and Westerly, RI. Tickets must be purchased by December 9, 2008 for travel through December 12, 2008. Standard rules and blackout dates apply. Must be booked via 1-800-USA-RAIL.V828 - Half-off companion to/from Baltimore
One companion rides for half price to/from Baltimore now through December 13, 2008. Tickets must be purchased by December 10, 2008. Standard rules and blackout dates apply.V856 - 20% off to/from Boston
Receive a 20% discount on the lowest available railfare for travel to Boston on Amtrak Regional services. Three day advance purchase required. Blackout dates and capacity restrictions apply.V863 - 50% off companion to/from Newark
One companion rides for half price to/from Newark, NJ through December 13, 2008. Tickets must be purchased by December 10, 2008. Standard rules and blackout dates apply.
Southern Routes
H749 - Kids Ride Free on Auto Train
Families traveling in First Class Sleeping Accommodations can bring the kids along for free on Auto Train this summer. Up to two children ride free with each paying adult. Tickets must be booked by June 6 for travel June 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008. Blackout dates may apply. Seven day advance purchase required.V673 - 20% off Florida
Order a FREE Orlando Magicard and save 20% off rail fare to/from all Central Florida stations on Auto Train and the Silver Service. Cannot be booked via Amtrak.com. Must call 1-800-USA-RAIL to book. Some restrictions apply.http://www.orlandoinfo.com/magicard/…ategory&cid=12
V640 & V644 - 15% discount to/from Kissimmee or Miami
Take 15% off the lowest available railfare when traveling on the Silver Service to/from Kissimmee or Miami. No advance purchase required. Valid for travel through April 30, 2008 on trains 91, 92, 97 and 98. For travel to Kissimmee, use code V640 and for Miami use V644. Blackout dates apply.
Midwestern Routes
See Guest Rewards section for a Hiawatha promotion.
V665 - 50% off Companions in Missouri
Take 50% off a companion railfare when traveling between Kansas City, St. Louis and any stops in between. Valid for travel through June 15, 2008. Three day advance purchase and blackout dates apply.
Western Long Haul Routes
Save 10% on the Empire Builder
Book a room at the Glacier Park Lodge and receive 10% off the Empire Builder railfare when booked together through the Glacier Park reservation line. Special will end without notice and will no longer be available once the web page is pulled.
Northwestern Routes
See Guest Rewards section for a Cascades promotion.
H750 - Free Companion on Cascades
Companions travel free through May 23, 2008 on the Cascades. Blackout dates apply. Not valid when traveling in Business Class. Discount may not be available on all trains and excludes Thruway 7000-8999 services.V777 - 25% Off Cascades
Save 25% off any adult, senior or disabled rail fare on the Cascades. Valid for purchase and travel through May 16, 2008 on Cascades and most related Thruway bus services. Blackout dates apply. Not valid when traveling in Business Class. Discount may not be available on all trains and excludes Thruway 7000-8999 services.
Southwestern Routes
H752 - 20% off Surfliner and San Joaquins
Traveling to/from any stations in Santa Barbara County? Save 20% off the lowest available railfare with H752. Tickets must be booked by December 8, 2008 and travel completed by December 11, 2008. Three day advance purchase and blackout dates apply. Valid for travel to/from Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Solvang, Buellton, Lompoc, Surf, Guadalupe and Santa Maria.
V586 - 25% Off Pacific Surfliner, San Joaquins and the Capitol Corridor
Traveling on National Train Day? Save 25% on these California services on May 10, 2008 ONLY. Tickets must be purchased by May 7 and exclude 7000-8999 Thruway buses.
