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Amtrak Sale: Book a Roomette and Bring A Companion for Free Expired

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Amtrak offers the following promotion: Buy One Ticket, Get One Free when you share a Roomette accommodation with discount code C645. Valid for travel from June 1 through September 3, 2021.

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra for finding this deal.

Note, book by April 16, 2021. If you use the fare finder on the promotion page then you do not need to use the discount code (the promotion will automatically apply). Details about the Roomette accommodation can be found here.

Example Fares (prices may vary by date and are for 2 people sharing a Roomette)
  • Chicago – St. Paul-Minneapolis $193
  • Lorton – Sanford $296* (plus cost of car on Auto Train)
  • Chicago – New Orleans $319
  • New York – Chicago $394
  • Chicago – Seattle $527
  • Philadelphia – Miami $489
  • Denver – Salt Lake City $252
  • St. Louis – Austin $314
  • Los Angeles – Albuquerque $297
  • Washington, DC – Atlanta $352
  • Los Angeles – Portland (Oregon) $409
  • Washington, DC – Boston $288
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This hot deal is back again!

Amtrak is offering buy one, get one free on Private Rooms. When one person purchases a Roomette, one companion can join them for free. Roomettes offer meals included in the price of the ticket, scenic views by day, and comfortable beds at night.

Private rooms are available on 15 routes across the national network: Auto Train, California Zephyr, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, City of New Orleans, Coast Starlight, Crescent, Empire Builder, Lake Shore Limited, Northeast Regional, Silver Star, Silver Meteor, Southwest Chief, Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle.

Amtrak Roomette BOGO [amtrak.com]
Promotional Code: C645
Book Apr. 6-16, 2021
Travel between June 1 and Sept. 30, 2021

The paying adult and free companion must travel in the same room and reserve in the same reservation. This offer is valid for Roomettes only; no upgrades permitted. This offer is not combinable with any other discount offer. Other terms and conditions apply.


Sample Fares:
Chicago – St. Paul-Minneapolis $193
Lorton – Sanford $296* (plus cost of car on Auto Train)
Chicago – New Orleans $319
New York – Chicago $394
Chicago – Seattle $527
Philadelphia – Miami $489
Denver – Salt Lake City $252
St. Louis – Austin $314
Los Angeles – Albuquerque $297
Washington, DC – Atlanta $352
Los Angeles – Portland (Oregon) $409
Washington, DC – Boston $288



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Two best routes in the US are LA-SEA on the Coast Starlight [singleflyer.com] and CA-Chicago on the California Zephyr [singleflyer.com].

Coast Starlight gets you some fantastic views of the coast especially in the summer.

https://singleflyer.com/2018/09/0...o-seattle/

California Zephyr has some fantastic scenery as you climb over the Rockies in Colorado. If you are doing it just for the views; I would suggest Emeryville (CA) to Omaha. The last portion from Omaha to Chicago is pretty boring but all the rest is great.

https://singleflyer.com/2020/02/2...o-chicago/

Here is some info on the dining car, though it may have changed with COVID.

https://singleflyer.com/2020/02/2...ia-zephyr/
I'd love to jump in as I did this a couple years ago! I traveled by myself from IL to CA which took 2.5 days. While, yes, I could've taken a plane, it was about the experience. Before I boarded I was able to be at the exclusive lounge that had various sodas/coffees and snacks for free. Then when I boarded we were given the front of the train with their train security making sure that people that were from the other carts didn't cross our area. The beds were cozy and I'm 6'5" so length wasn't an issue, we also had ac/heating available which was nice during the winter days. We had full access to private toilets/showers/juices/coffees on our trip.

They had our assistant that would come in our room and do our beds everyday and ask what we wanted for breakfast/lunch/dinner. When we sat down, we were grouped with up to 3 other people and some of them were fun travelers like myself, others were Amish, where we all talked about our trips/life stories as we dined over surf/turf every night (at least that's what I ate). The cost of food ranges from $30-40 and our dinner would include a salad, entree + dessert + unlimited soft drinks. But of course it's all included but I'm giving an estimate if you didn't have a roommette. I'll admit I like to keep to myself but this 'forced' me to be talkative and learn to interact in a world where we ignore others when we put our headphones on, so it was refreshing and made some contacts in the end.

Every morning I woke up around 6:30/7am to watch the sun rise as our train sped past areas cars couldn't go to. We had the main cabin where they had windows to the ceiling so you could gaze at the sky at night. It was great to sit down, draw, listen to music as you traveled. Now I will say if you don't have a tablet or book it can be a bit boring as there's not much else to do. We made our typical stops where people got on and some left, but we were able to get some fresh air and get some souvenirs along the way.

I wouldn't say it's a trip I would take all the time, but a little splurge on yourself to see the country, why not? Smilie
The Coast Starlight route from LA to Seattle (or Portland) is amazing! HIGHLY Recommend! Also, when you book ask for the Coast side! Bring cards or games as it can be a little boring sometimes but it is super fun to do in a roomette! Also, you will get great photos! Try to time your dining with coastal stretches if you do not get a coast side roomette!

Also FWIW, when I went you had a private bar car that hosted wine tastings of the various regions you passed through. And by tastings, it was basically all the wine you could drink from SLO, Napa, Sonoma, Oregon and Washington in a private window car going through some amazing scenery! COVID has probably killed that perk, but maybe not...

If you are vaccinated and want to do this route for a vacation and then fly back you should...

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$3600 RT for two adults and two children to go from Baltimore to New Orleans. No thanks.
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04-07-2021 at 08:05 PM.
What is the best route in terms of views you will get?

I assume that Chicago- Seattle one?
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04-07-2021 at 08:08 PM.
04-07-2021 at 08:08 PM.
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I loved the trains back in Europe but the prices here are just ridiculous. So I have to drive a Porsche to save on tickets.
They are not cheap in Europe either. In fact, if you take into consideration the distance it is propably cheaper in here. for example, I paid €70 for a tocket from Hamburg to Dusseldorf which is just ~200 miles


But, I would guess you can score a deal on some tickets if you buy befoehand. With Amtrak it is not the case at all

In Europe, if you want cheap travel you either opt of Flixbus or some low-coster airlines. I flew from Germany to London for €10 - not a joke
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04-07-2021 at 08:16 PM.
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They are not cheap in Europe either. In fact, if you take into consideration the distance it is propably cheaper in here. for example, I paid €70 for a tocket from Hamburg to Dusseldorf which is just ~200 miles
Trenton to New Haven and back is $135 on Acela. 150 miles. Should I mention $6 per gallon gas price in Europe? I love trains but I don't see me paying $230 for RT trip for me and my GF which would cost $50 in gas and tolls in a passenger car. And my car has like 22 mpg if the wind is blowing into the right direction. Put parking fees on top (at least $15) and it makes more sense to lease a camry for $200 than to ride a train.
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04-07-2021 at 08:16 PM.
04-07-2021 at 08:16 PM.
Quote from Jacads :
Another over priced mode of travel subsidized by American tax payers so corporate America can have reduced fares.
Really? You think Amtrak sleeper cars are full of corporate types? Seriously, it's all vacationing geezers. This is for people who prefer comfort, have lots of time and no one in accounting asking why it cost more. That is very much *not* corporate America.
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04-07-2021 at 08:21 PM.
04-07-2021 at 08:21 PM.
Quote from RelaxedRaccoon934 :
What is the best route in terms of views you will get?

I assume that Chicago- Seattle one?
Coast Starlight, Seattle-Los Angeles. The CA Zephyr through the Sierra Nevadas is also supposed to have great views.
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04-07-2021 at 08:22 PM.
No idea how they can enforce this but know that they are requiring masks now even in your private room. It has been announced on board yes even when sleeping. This was not the case when I took the Zephyr last summer. Masks required but not in room.
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04-07-2021 at 08:25 PM.
04-07-2021 at 08:25 PM.
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If anyone has questions, feel free to ask!

Are these pet friendly?
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04-07-2021 at 08:32 PM.
04-07-2021 at 08:32 PM.
Quote from Jeff-M :
"Lorton – Sanford $296* (plus cost of car on Auto Train)"

do we have to use the auto train option for this one? Sanford depot is about 10 minutes from me, and I hadn't heard of Lorton but northern VA close to Baltimore.

Lorton is northern VA. Baltimore would be far from lorton. Especially in this traffic. You could also do union station in DC.

I was looking at union station or lorton to new Jersey.
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The Coast Starlight route from LA to Seattle (or Portland) is amazing! HIGHLY Recommend! Also, when you book ask for the Coast side! Bring cards or games as it can be a little boring sometimes but it is super fun to do in a roomette! Also, you will get great photos! Try to time your dining with coastal stretches if you do not get a coast side roomette!

Also FWIW, when I went you had a private bar car that hosted wine tastings of the various regions you passed through. And by tastings, it was basically all the wine you could drink from SLO, Napa, Sonoma, Oregon and Washington in a private window car going through some amazing scenery! COVID has probably killed that perk, but maybe not...

If you are vaccinated and want to do this route for a vacation and then fly back you should...

We have to be vaccinated for this deal?
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Trenton to New Haven and back is $135 on Acela. 150 miles. Should I mention $6 per gallon gas price in Europe? I love trains but I don't see me paying $230 for RT trip for me and my GF which would cost $50 in gas and tolls in a passenger car. And my car has like 22 mpg if the wind is blowing into the right direction. Put parking fees on top (at least $15) and it makes more sense to lease a camry for $200 than to ride a train.
Just checked: downtown Boston to downtown Manhattan: $29 each way regular train. For the sake of argument, the IRS allows $0.53/mile to cover fuel, wear, insurance etc, for business travel by car. Its around 200 miles each way so ~$100 plus $25 per day to park. Both ways with one night parked would be $225 but of course you can put more than one person in the car.

Given what Rt 95 through Connecticut is like, it might even take about the same amount of time, around 4 hours. Its not for everyone and not for every trip but it is cheap.
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$3600 RT for two adults and two children to go from Baltimore to New Orleans. No thanks.
Be cheaper to uber
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Are these pet friendly?
I don't recall pets, you'd have to ask them.
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Denver to Salt Lake, that's not even over night. Hard pass on that.
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Quote from trza :
$3600 RT for two adults and two children to go from Baltimore to New Orleans. No thanks.
Yea, I keep wanting to take a train ride with my daughter, but the cost is like 3 times the cost of a flight.
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