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Amtrak Buy A Roomette, Bring A Companion Free - Book by July 17, 2020

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Amtrak is offering their popular 'buy a roomette,bring a companion free' promotion again! Located in the sleeping car, a Roomette is the perfect option for customers seeking privacy and space on a short trip and added comfort and amenities when traveling overnight.

Roomette accommodations are available across the national network on the following trains: California Zephyr, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, City of New Orleans, Coast Starlight, Crescent, Empire Builder, Lake Shore Limited, Silver Service, Southwest Chief, Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle.

Amtrak Roomette [amtrak.com]
Promotional Code: V306
Book July 7-17, 2020
Travel from July 13, 2020 through September 30, 2020.
Advanced Reservations: 3 Days Required
The offer is subject to availability and not available on the Auto
Other restrictions may apply.

Roomettes feature two comfortable seats by day that convert to upper and lower berths by night. Each room includes a big picture window, fresh towels and linens and access to a private restroom and shower in your car. A dedicated sleeping car attendant provides turndown service, assists with meals, helps with luggage and shares great stories of life on the rails. All customers in private rooms receive complimentary lounge access at major stations, priority boarding and complimentary meals onboard. Two passengers can travel together one-way one low price.


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07-07-2020 at 08:34 AM.
07-07-2020 at 08:34 AM.
Where do I enter the promo code?
Does this offer stack with other discounts?
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07-07-2020 at 10:24 AM.
07-07-2020 at 10:24 AM.
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Where do I enter the promo code?
Does this offer stack with other discounts?
you only use promo code for app but the link should do it for you.
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07-07-2020 at 10:36 AM.
07-07-2020 at 10:36 AM.
Gonna buy these for ex gfs and kill 2 birds with one stone.

Thanks op!
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nantucketman
07-07-2020 at 01:19 PM.
07-07-2020 at 01:19 PM.
I did this back in Feb. It's a lot of fun. That said, not sure if it would still be fun given COVID since you're still sharing bathrooms and dining rooms on a compact train with little circulation
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07-07-2020 at 01:49 PM.
07-07-2020 at 01:49 PM.
I'm interested, but i'm not sure how this works, do any SD'ers have experience with round trips?

Is it similar to cruising in that you have "ports of call" where you can get off and wander for a few hours or are they fast 1 hour stops not really allowing for quick sightseeing?

Are you able to stay overnight somewhere and catch the next route out?
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07-07-2020 at 02:29 PM.
07-07-2020 at 02:29 PM.
Quote from Char_Char_Char :
I'm interested, but i'm not sure how this works, do any SD'ers have experience with round trips?

Is it similar to cruising in that you have "ports of call" where you can get off and wander for a few hours or are they fast 1 hour stops not really allowing for quick sightseeing?

Are you able to stay overnight somewhere and catch the next route out?
You can plan layovers with a RailPass, which provides travel for a set number of days, but otherwise, there are no stops or layovers with the exception of changing trains or a 15 minute stop at a limited number of stations. If changing trains at a major station, there is frequently a layover of some hours, assuming your train got there on time or your departing train leaves on time (delays on both of these can be very common and annoying!!)
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07-07-2020 at 09:47 PM.
07-07-2020 at 09:47 PM.
Still costs more than airfare, and takes longer. And some idiot politicians seem to think they build a new system faster for cheaper. Sigh.

As much as I want to enjoy seeing the country by rail...
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07-07-2020 at 10:47 PM.
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Still costs more than airfare, and takes longer. And some idiot politicians seem to think they build a new system faster for cheaper. Sigh.

As much as I want to enjoy seeing the country by rail...
Not sure why you decided to turn this into a politirant - you ride the rail to experience a new kind of travel. If you want to get to your destination quickly it isn't for you, the entire point is to live in the moment and watch the world go by. Dinner with strangers can be incredibly fun, or you can tip your steward nicely and have your meals brought to your room. The price is indeed expensive but there isn't anything else quite like it.

Bring a THC pen, a Smoke Buddy Jr, and pretend the internet never existed. It'll do you good.

(Try doing that on an airplane.)
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07-07-2020 at 10:50 PM.
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Quote from birthmachine :
Not sure why you decided to turn this into a politirant - you ride the rail to experience a new kind of travel. If you want to get to your destination quickly it isn't for you, the entire point is to live in the moment and watch the world go by. Dinner with strangers can be incredibly fun, or you can tip your steward nicely and have your meals brought to your room. The price is indeed expensive but there isn't anything else quite like it.

Bring a THC pen, a Smoke Buddy Jr, and pretend the internet never existed. It'll do you good.

(Try doing that on an airplane.)

Hmm, you're right. I guess if you smoke, this is a great deal. I'll keep that in mind if I decide to become a stoner.
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07-15-2020 at 08:26 AM.
07-15-2020 at 08:26 AM.
still live to book
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07-15-2020 at 11:53 AM.
07-15-2020 at 11:53 AM.
Quote from nantucketman :
I did this back in Feb. It's a lot of fun. That said, not sure if it would still be fun given COVID since you're still sharing bathrooms and dining rooms on a compact train with little circulation
Not sharing bathrooms in a roomette, you have your own.

The dining cars / food options have declined, IMO. It's BYOF any time I do a trip that is 5+ hours.

Regardless, hard to endorse any sort of mass transit as things stand today.
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07-15-2020 at 01:37 PM.
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Not sharing bathrooms in a roomette, you have your own.

The dining cars / food options have declined, IMO. It's BYOF any time I do a trip that is 5+ hours.

Regardless, hard to endorse any sort of mass transit as things stand today.
you're thinking of the bedrooms/super roomettes. Regular roomettes do not have a bathroom
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anhichiban
07-15-2020 at 04:34 PM.
07-15-2020 at 04:34 PM.
My only difficulty with this has always been not knowing train destinations from a particular city. If you set From, is there a way to see To options?

In my case, I could leave from Union Station LA, or a station closer to me in Orange County but I don't have the information needed to make that decision.
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