We booked the trip while amtrak was still a transfer partner with chase ultimate rewards at a cost of 40,000 ultimate rewards per bedroom we booked two so our total cost was. Ca everyday discount for students pacific surfliner. With train vacation packages connecting some of the most beautiful and popular destinations across the united states and canada, amtrak vacations offers an ecofriendly, flexible, and fun way to discover america. Jun 20, 2012 modify or cancel reservation to modify or cancel your reservation online you will be asked to supply the reservation number and email address or phone number you used to book the trip. Can i book a trip for someone else under my amtrak guest. Flyertalk forums can i book a trip for someone else. This option is perfect for frequent amtrak travelers. A piece of code on our retailers websites records your unique member number and transaction, and then passes that back to us. Reservation rewards po box 6117 westerville, oh 430866117 phone. Stored amtrak guest rewards number automatically added to reservation. What to expect amtraks new revenuebased rewards program. Call 1800usarail to make reservations for more than 8 travelers. Students traveling in new york may be eligible for 15% off the lowest value or flexible fare when you book your.
Amtrak administers its hiring, discipline, promotion, compensation, benefits, training and all other company activities in compliance with this policy. You can add a maximum of 8 passengers in a reservation. To ticket a reservation, visit any staffed amtrak station or a local travel agent with the signed coupon. Like any other form of travel, flexibility and early booking often yield good. How to make the most of your amtrak overnight train trip. Pax can also pick up the tickets from a staffed window with the reservation number and picture id. New amtrak guest rewards program revealed one mile at a time. Are you looking to save money on an amtrak trip, then this article is for you. Jul 20, 2017 you can book tickets in other peoples names. Only itickets can be exchanged with student concession by presenting the iticket and the valid student concession order to the nearest railway reservation office by going to the reservation office along with his journey cum reservation ticket and a request for exchanging the same with the student concession. Northeast regional trains tofrom all cities within virginia, plus washington dc. Choose from hundreds of preplanned train trips or create your own, then sit back and enjoy the journey with amtrak vacations.
Under 2 ride free as long as additional seat is not required if it is follow rules for children 212 up to two children aged 212 may have tickets booked at half the rail fare of each adult in the reservation. Traveling by amtrak train travel is becoming a popular. How to get discounts on amtrak tickets as a student. A 4day amtrak train trip using chase ultimate rewards points.
Book a weeknight stay stay any sundaythursday night to earn 100 amtrak guest reward points, plus 10 choice privileges points per dollar spent. May 27, 2016 earlier this month, rick, my youngest brother stephen and my stepfather roger took a crosscountry trip on amtrak. To get this offer, they must present a student identification. May 24, 2017 when making a reservation, students should tell the agent that they are using a campus visit discount coupon and mention discount code h178. Use your points for amtrak lounge passes or upgrade couponsallowing you to experience more amenities aboard your next trip.
I enjoyed working at amtrak for the ten years that i worked there. Bring your valid student id and you can save up to 25% with the exclusive amtrak student discount. Fortunately, as a student, theres an easy way to save money on all of your amtrak travel. I recall that they can link the travelers credit card to the ticket to enable this though all you really need, as far as i remember, is the confirmation number. There was some flexibility for parttimers in terms of shift availability and time off. Amtrak guest rewards number every time you make an amtrak reservation. Plus, amtrak lets you bring up to two carryon bags and two checked bags where checked baggage is available all for free. Students age 25 with a valid student id are eligible for 15% off the lowest value or flexible fare when you book your. You may be asked for a code when booking online, which is provided on the amtrak site. Not all reservations are eligible for online modifications. Select your starting and ending stations, and check that student is selected in the.
Reservations for travel purchased with the coupon may not be made online. In order to collect points when making a reservation on the hertz website, please enter your amtrak guest rewards membership number in the field labeled ft number. If using the quiktrak machines the traveler can pick up the tickets at the station agr account holder does not have to be there. Now hang out with your school friends because your amtrak train is just one ride away. Amtrak guest rewards points for shopping helps you to earn on 100s of online stores, simply sign up for free and youll start earning points immediately on your purchases. Choose from hundreds of preplanned train trips or create your own, then sit back and enjoy the journey with amtrak. In order to collect points when making a reservation on the hertz website, please enter your amtrak. Kidsntrains program for school and youth groups amtrak. A 4day amtrak train trip using chase ultimate rewards. Oct 23, 2019 for two or more nights and if the price is right, ill book a deluxe bedroom. I emailed amtrak rewards this morning and they responded a few minutes ago as follows. The amtrak guest rewards points for shopping site will clearly outline how many points youll earn.
Apr 27, 2020 the chances of your approval for the amtrak guest rewards world mastercard increase with a good to excellent score of 670 or higher. To receive the student discount for the capitol corridor route in california, students should book their travel through the capitol corridor website. Apr 22, 2012 redeeming points to book amtrak tickets is also relatively simple. So start booking off those holidays, check the amtrak schedules, and get. Book online at navigate to the vacation package page you wish to book, click. Transfer ultimate rewards to amtrak worldwanderlusting.
Students between to 25 years old may receive 15% off on flexible and value fares. Traveling by amtrak train travel is becoming a popular way to explore more of the united states, especially for the budget conscious. A guide to mastering amtraks guest rewards program travel. Earn amtrak guest rewards points hotel rewards programs. In addition to riding the train, there are a variety of ways to earn points that quickly add up to rewards like amtrak travel, upgrades, hotels and more. When you book your trip through, you have fare options and the freedom to travel your way. Price new from used from paperback, january 1, 1997. Every ride counts as an amtrak guest rewards member. To request a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the prehire process, please complete and submit the americans with disabilities act reasonable accommodation request form link below. Mar 21, 2016 students ages 1725 can now enjoy 15 percent off the lowest available value fares all year long with the launch of the amtrak student discount, effective immediately. Stay within a single zone and your oneway coach ticket is 5,500 points 4,000 if you stay within the northeastern subzone from virginia beach to montreal. Call amtrak vacations at 1800 amtrak 2 8002687252 and speak with a vacation specialist.
Theyve divided their route map into 3 distinct zones. As an amtrak guest rewards member, there are a variety of wayson and off the trainto earn points you can redeem for rewards like amtrak travel, upgrades, hotels and more. To make a reservation for the kids n trains travel program, submit your. Aug 31, 2015 youll still have through the january 24th to book the award, but at least youll have the points in your amtrak account. I recently completed a circle america amtrak train journey that included seven overnight trains. Amtraks student discount deal gets travelers 15% off the price of a value or flexible fare. Mar 27, 2020 book your tickets over the phone, at a station or online if you are using a student, military, senior or association membership discount.
Save big on your next trip book through amtrak and get up to 25% off. Yale business travelers can search and book domestic amtrak itineraries and seat. Flyertalk forums can i book a trip for someone else under. Book trips using the current zone system soon you should also transfer in points if you are one of the blue collar guys like joe biden who proudly ride the train to work. The student advantage number overrides the amtrak guest rewards member number.
The student discount wont always work on acela trains, thruway connecting services, or trains operated by canadas via rail. If you are new to train travel, this will be handy, but if you have traveled on amtrak before you may know a few of these if i missed one, let me know. But if your travel plans change, look here for the details on modifying your reservation. Collect 1,500 points and you can begin using them to help pay for rides or get fr. To take advantage of the discount, students must book travel three days in advance, exclusively on amtrak. Get amtrak guest rewards on your travel and view reserved trips anytime. However, the call center in riverside will be closing permanently on january 19th of 2019. An isic card entitles you to 15% off your amtrak ticket, as well as plenty of.
The student concession tickets are permitted only in sleeper class sl and 2nd seating 2s i tickets only itickets can be exchanged with student concession by presenting the iticket and the valid student concession order to the nearest railway reservation office by going to the reservation. Redemption for monthly or tenride tickets is only available by phone at 18003075000. Complete the application with your personal and financial information. Book today and find special amtrak discounts and promotions on your next train trip. Here are some tips to help amtrak consumers save money. And as a student who joins amtrak guest rewards with an. Reduce the number of passenger types and try again. We use cookies to track amtrak guest rewards points for shopping transactions so that we can credit your amtrak guest rewards account for any purchases made with our retailers. You can even redeem your points for multiride passes. Once the tickets have been issued you cannot change the name. How to get discounts on amtrak tickets as a student tripsavvy. From my experience, heres my list of what i hope will help you on your amtrak overnight train trip. A kids n trains trip can support classroom curriculum, special projects, fields of.
Get a discounted student amtrak ticket with your isic. The guest rewards program gives members two points for each dollar spent at amtrak. The amtrak credit card is a great way of earning extra amtrak guest rewards points. Looking for amtrak codes and free student advantage card. An isic card entitles you to 15% off your amtrak ticket, as well as plenty of other discounts and treats for travelrelated activities. Go to bank of americas amtrak guest rewards world mastercard site and click apply now. A guide to mastering amtraks guest rewards program. Use the booking widget to explore options and prices. For travelers who frequently book rides on amtrak the largest.
The passenger inserts a credit card any credit card for identification purposes only, and enters the reservation number. Heres how to earn amtrak guest reward points instead of choice privileges points as your reward for every qualifying stay. Check the deals section for special discounts for students. The united states national railway service offers a student discount to people aged 17 to 25. How to save money on amtrak tickets travels with kev. Students and military members receive exclusive markdowns on fares. Students age 25 with a valid student id are eligible for the discount. With more booking options, you can choose the best fare type for your travel needs. Amtrak travelers can also turn 5,000 amtrak points into 10,000 hilton honors points, while 10,000 amtrak points can be traded in for a onenight stay at a starwood hotel. The reason why you have not received credit for this travel is because your student advantage number is provided also when booking a reservation. Its not hard to get, but there are a few rules to follow. Reward, intermediate, student s book german paperback january 1, 1997 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Student advantage and amtrak rewards amtrak unlimited. Students age 25 with a valid student id are eligible for 15% off the lowest value or flexible fare when you book your travel at least three days in advance.
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