If you are not a fan of traveling by car or airplane, then you might be interested in traveling by train, or more specifically, Amtrak. Amtrak coupons can save you money on all your rail travel plans, including percentages off discounts, dollars off deals, and free tickets once you have earned a specific number of Amtrak Rewards points. Coupons can be found online as coupon codes from coupon websites such as Coupon Mountain, Deals Plus, Retail Me Not, and The Bargainist. Savings can also be obtained through the official Amtrak website, where weekly specials and deals are constantly being offered, with special vacation and tour package specials to select cities.http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer/Page/1237405732514/1237405732514
Amtrak formed in 1971 as a result of the Rail Passenger Service Act, passed by the U.S. government in an attempt to revive the passenger rail service. Since then, Amtrak has grown to service over 500 destinations in 46 states. Amtrak operates over 300 trains each day, covering over 21,000 route miles. Trains operate at speeds over 150 mph, carrying an estimated 850,000 people each day during the week.http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?c=Page&pagename=am%2FLayout&cid=1246041980246
If you are interested in learning more about Amtrak, including ways to save on rail travel, this page is your source to links and information on the latest Amtrak coupons, coupon codes and discounts.
Where to Get Amtrak Coupons
- Amtrak offers weekly specials and deals through its official website, including dollars off discounts, percentages off savings, and free tickets with rewards points. Savings are often part of promotional packages to specific cities on select dates, and may be packaged with entertainment events in those cities.http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer/Page/1237405732514/1237405732514
- Get coupon codes for online purchases from coupon websites such as Retail Me Not and Tjoos. Savings are mostly offered as percentages off deals and dollars off discounts.http://www.tjoos.com/Coupon/98442/Amtrak
- Join the Amtrak Guest Rewards program free of charge and start earning points for your Amtrak travel today. All points can be redeemed for additional Amtrak travel, or free, select hotel accommodations and car rentals. Receive 500 points automatically when you join, as long as you travel on Amtrak within the first 90 days of becoming a member.https://www.amtrakguestrewards.com/index.cfm?category=info&loc=AmtrakGuestRewardsProgramInfo.html
- Amtrak provides limited time offers on bonus points, with bonus point incentives when you stay in specific hotels, rent from certain car rental companies, or purchase products from certain businesses.https://www.amtrakguestrewards.com/index.cfm?category=offersNews&loc=offers.html
Ongoing Discounts
- AAA members save 10% on tickets w/valid AAA card.http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer/Page/1237405732514/1237405732514
- Active military personnel and their spouses and dependents receive 10% discount on most fares.http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer/Page/1237405732514/1237405732514
- Save 15% on fare with a Veterans Advantage card.http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer/Page/1237405732514/1237405732514
- Children ages 2-15 ride for half-price each day.http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer/Page/1237405732514/1237405732514
All Aboard on Amtrak
Check out this series of videos posted in 2007. The videos feature shots of incoming and outgoing Amtrak trains. These shots will give you an idea of the speed at which these trains are able to move, and an idea of what awaits you during your next trip aboard one of these passenger trains.
Amtrak Coupons and Deals
- Official Site: Amtrak Hot Deals
- RetailMeNot: Amtrak Coupon Codes
- eBay: Amtrak Coupons
- Coupon Mountain: Amtrak Coupons
- Coupon Craze: Amtrak Coupons
- Deals Plus: Amtrak Printable Coupons
