How to Get 2 for 1 Discount on Amtrak Sleeper Rates
Seeking to capitalize on the upcoming summer tourism boom, Amtrak is offering another discount on buy-one-get-one accommodations for sleeping rooms, allowing you to book your life partner for free. Sale up to $ 100 per person based on itinerary and applicable to travel between June 1 and September 30. Here’s what you need to know.
How the deal works
Usually, if someone is traveling with you in a car, both of you must pay the base train fare. This cancels the sale of this card, if you use the discount «C645» code during the checkout process on the website Search tariffs Amtrak then . If you are interested, you will have to book your tickets by April 16th when the deal expires.
In terms of prices, long-haul trips cost around $ 500 (Philadelphia-Miami: $ 489) and short-haul trips around $ 200 (Chicago-St. Paul / Minneapolis: $ 193). The deal covers 15 train lines including California Zephyr, The Capitol Limited, Cardinal, City of New Orleans, Coast Starlight, Crescent, Lake Shore Limited, Northeast Regional, Silver Star, Silver Meteor, Southwest Chief, Sunset Limited, Texas Eagle. and a road train (which ferries cars and their passengers between Washington DC and Orlando).
Since the roomette is a private room, it is also a good way to stay out of society while traveling on the rails. Your roomette purchase includes the following products and services:
- Two places in the afternoon
- Upper and lower berths at night
- Fresh towels and linens
- Access to a private toilet and shower in your car
- Dedicated sleeping car
- Lounge access
- Priority boarding
- Free meals
If you’re new to train or sleeper travel,this video gives you a pretty good idea of what to expect.
Following CDC guidelines, stick to important travel.
As explained in this Lifehacker post from last week, this is currently the only safe ish for travel. The CDC recommends postponing all non-essential travel until you are fully vaccinated , as travel increases your chances of contracting and spreading COVID-19. If you are not fully vaccinated and must travel, please follow the CDC guidelines for unvaccinated people .