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expiredserra | Staff posted Apr 28, 2021 03:13 PM
expiredserra | Staff posted Apr 28, 2021 03:13 PM

Amtrak: Select Train Fares Coach / Acela Tickets (up to $50 per Segment)

(Travel June 2 – Nov 13)

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Amtrak is offering their Amtrak 50th Anniversary Sale with 50% Off on select Train Fares (Coach or Acela Business). Must Travel between June 2 – November 13, 2021 and tickets must be book between April 28 - May 5 , 2021.

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra and community member Thebestperson63005 for posting this deal.
  • Note: This offer is valid for 50% off full adult rail fare. Maximum sale fare not to exceed $50.00 per segment. Certain exclusions may apply.
Example Prices for On-Way Fares To/From:
  • One-Way Fares:
    • Boston, MA - Portland, ME $15
    • Portland, OR - Seattle, WA $18
    • Washington, DC - Philadelphia, PA $19
    • New York, NY - Providence, RI $25
    • Chicago, IL - Minneapolis/St.Paul, MN $36
    • Atlanta, GA - New Orleans, LA $41
    • New York, NY - Miami, FL $50
    • Washington, DC - Chicago, IL $50
    • Chicago, IL - Los Angeles, CA $50
  • One-Way Acela Fares:
    • Philadelphia, PA - New York, NY $41
    • Washington, DC - Philadelphia, PA $46
    • New York, NY - Providence, RI $47
    • New York, NY - Boston, MA $49
    • New York, NY - Washington, DC $50

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is valid for travel on all Amtrak service nationwide and state supported trains, except New Haven-Springfield Shuttle, Pacific Surfliner, Philadelphia through Pittsburg portion of the Pennsylvanian Keystone and 7000-8999 Thruways.
    • Fares are subject to availability. The discounted one-way fares are valid for adult fares.
    • No additional discounts apply.
    • This offer is valid for Coach seats only. No sleeping car, First class or non-Acela Business class upgrades permitted.
    • Tickets are nonrefundable. Exchanges are permitted within the ticket validity period. A 25% cancellation fee applies.
    • This offer is not combinable with any other discount offer.
    • Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice.
    • Once travel has begun no changes to the itinerary are permitted.
    • Other restrictions may apply.
    • Space is limited, not available on all trains at all times.

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Written by serra | Staff
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Amtrak is offering their Amtrak 50th Anniversary Sale with 50% Off on select Train Fares (Coach or Acela Business). Must Travel between June 2 – November 13, 2021 and tickets must be book between April 28 - May 5 , 2021.

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra and community member Thebestperson63005 for posting this deal.
  • Note: This offer is valid for 50% off full adult rail fare. Maximum sale fare not to exceed $50.00 per segment. Certain exclusions may apply.
Example Prices for On-Way Fares To/From:
  • One-Way Fares:
    • Boston, MA - Portland, ME $15
    • Portland, OR - Seattle, WA $18
    • Washington, DC - Philadelphia, PA $19
    • New York, NY - Providence, RI $25
    • Chicago, IL - Minneapolis/St.Paul, MN $36
    • Atlanta, GA - New Orleans, LA $41
    • New York, NY - Miami, FL $50
    • Washington, DC - Chicago, IL $50
    • Chicago, IL - Los Angeles, CA $50
  • One-Way Acela Fares:
    • Philadelphia, PA - New York, NY $41
    • Washington, DC - Philadelphia, PA $46
    • New York, NY - Providence, RI $47
    • New York, NY - Boston, MA $49
    • New York, NY - Washington, DC $50

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is valid for travel on all Amtrak service nationwide and state supported trains, except New Haven-Springfield Shuttle, Pacific Surfliner, Philadelphia through Pittsburg portion of the Pennsylvanian Keystone and 7000-8999 Thruways.
    • Fares are subject to availability. The discounted one-way fares are valid for adult fares.
    • No additional discounts apply.
    • This offer is valid for Coach seats only. No sleeping car, First class or non-Acela Business class upgrades permitted.
    • Tickets are nonrefundable. Exchanges are permitted within the ticket validity period. A 25% cancellation fee applies.
    • This offer is not combinable with any other discount offer.
    • Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice.
    • Once travel has begun no changes to the itinerary are permitted.
    • Other restrictions may apply.
    • Space is limited, not available on all trains at all times.

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Written by serra | Staff

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serra
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it's not for all.....pacific surfliner alone covers a lot of grounds.

"Sale prices are valid on all routes except Pennsylvanian and Keystone Service (between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh only), Pacific Surfliner, New Haven-Springfield Shuttle and 7000-8999 thruway connecting services"
ConfettiContact
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I'm going to thumbs this up, but the deal title is totally misleading -- this is for all coach tickets system-wide, not just the Downeaster. From this [thepointsguy.com] ThePointsGuy article:



I got my second shot, hate driving and have been meaning to visit some friends that are ~5 hours away, so will look to take advantage of this deal for sure.
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Great way to get from NYC to Boston, yes it should be faster but the trains are well kept and fellow travelers are usually friendly - it's been 70 years since the US invested in major national transportation infrastructure (interstate highways) so don't complain that the trains are slow compared to EU, UK, Japan, or China

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Apr 28, 2021 07:03 PM
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ConfettiContactApr 28, 2021 07:03 PM
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I'm going to thumbs this up, but the deal title is totally misleading -- this is for all coach tickets system-wide, not just the Downeaster. From this [thepointsguy.com] ThePointsGuy article:

Quote :
Note that there's a maximum savings of $50 per segment. This deal is valid for travel on all Amtrak routes except New Haven-Springfield Shuttle, Pacific Surfliner, Philadelphia (through Pittsburgh portion of the Pennsylvanian Keystone) and 7000-8999 Thruways (Amtrak's bus, van taxi, commuter train and ferry connectors).
I got my second shot, hate driving and have been meaning to visit some friends that are ~5 hours away, so will look to take advantage of this deal for sure.
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Quote from ConfettiContact :
I'm going to thumbs this up, but the deal title is totally misleading -- this is for all coach tickets system-wide, not just the Downeaster. From this [thepointsguy.com] ThePointsGuy article:



I got my second shot, hate driving and have been meaning to visit some friends that are ~5 hours away, so will look to take advantage of this deal for sure.
it's not for all.....pacific surfliner alone covers a lot of grounds.

"Sale prices are valid on all routes except Pennsylvanian and Keystone Service (between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh only), Pacific Surfliner, New Haven-Springfield Shuttle and 7000-8999 thruway connecting services"
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Thebestperson63005May 02, 2021 06:59 PM
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Through May 5th, head over to Amtrack where you can score up to 50% off select one-way Coach fares to celebrate Amtrack's 50th Anniversary – no promo code needed!

This discount offers one-way fares for $50 or less on select segments! That seems like a fun and inexpensive way to travel!

This offer is valid on travel from June 2–November 13, 2021. Plus, it's valid on all Amtrack trains except for New Haven-Springfield Shuttle, Pacific Surfliner, Philadelphia through Pittsburg portion of the Pennsylvanian Keystone and 7000-8999 Thruways.

Note that no additional discounts or promo codes can be used with this offer.

Check out a few of the fares included in the sale…

Boston, MA – Portland, ME only $15!
New York, NY – Miami, FL only $50!
Washington, DC – Philadelphia, PA only $19!
New York, NY – Providence, RI only $25!
Chicago, IL – Los Angeles, CA only $50!

https://www.amtrak.com/50th-anniversary-sale
Last edited by rachaelm May 2, 2021 at 04:40 PM.
May 02, 2021 08:39 PM
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rYang02May 02, 2021 08:39 PM
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Haven't taken Amtrack in around 10 years, I wonder how much they've changed in all that time.
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Wabajak13May 02, 2021 09:43 PM
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Quote from rYang02 :
Haven't taken Amtrack in around 10 years, I wonder how much they've changed in all that time.
Probably not much. I have really enjoyed them for east coast jaunts. Overnight and spacious means I can sleep and wake up in New York or Boston. This isn't the craziest sale they've had, but seems to be more encompassing so I'll probably plan a random trip for the fall.
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feijichangMay 02, 2021 11:21 PM
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If only they were a bit faster. Love the meter showing % full.
Last edited by itsarectangle May 2, 2021 at 04:24 PM.
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What is traveling coach on amtrak like? I'm curious about a trip such as ny->miami or ny->rhode island.

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Thanks OP. I've only been on Amtrak once (Dallas to San Antonio), way back in the 90s as a kid. Might consider a trip w/ the kids. They've never been on a train trip before.

Here's a map of their routes.

https://www.amtrak.com/content/da...p-1018.pdf
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cannonoMay 03, 2021 02:27 AM
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Is there still no easy way to view dates or routes by price? I'm not picky on places or dates, just want to see what's in my budget.
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himelspikeMay 03, 2021 02:27 AM
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Always wanted to try Amtrak. Any recommended destination from Chicago for just the weekend? Just want to enjoy a relaxing and scenic train ride with wife. Thanks.
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neutralkateMay 03, 2021 02:36 AM
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Quote from himelspike :
Always wanted to try Amtrak. Any recommended destination from Chicago for just the weekend? Just want to enjoy a relaxing and scenic train ride with wife. Thanks.
Grand Rapids/Holland, WI or the Wisconsin Dells
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iwheelaMay 03, 2021 02:47 AM
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DC to Vegas $134 one way. Not bad. Get a room and it's $1138. Ouch.
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TMA-1May 03, 2021 02:58 AM
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Great way to get from NYC to Boston, yes it should be faster but the trains are well kept and fellow travelers are usually friendly - it's been 70 years since the US invested in major national transportation infrastructure (interstate highways) so don't complain that the trains are slow compared to EU, UK, Japan, or China
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DilberticMay 03, 2021 03:09 AM
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Any sites that show the different fares all month for cheapest fares

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