Amtrak Is Bringing Back McRib From Travel Deals This Summer
Amtrak has some good deals throughout the year, but this is arguably the best one so far: the rail service returns the USA Rail Pass for $ 299 , 40% below their regular price, making it a cheaper travel alternative. plane or car. Here’s what you need to know.
What is the USA Rail Pass?
A pass is a multi-trip bus ticket that allows passengers to book ten travel segments within 30 days, valid for hop-on, hop-off flights to 500 Amtrak destinations (“segment” is when you need to switch the train to continue movement along its route). Upon purchase, the pass is valid for the first 120 days of purchase, although after the first ride, the remaining segments must be used within 30 days. Fortunately, there are no closed date and time restrictions. You can buy the pass here .
A train ticket in the United States is cheaper than a plane or car.
With a discount, each travel segment will cost less than $ 30 , making Amtrak a cheaper option compared to traveling by car or plane for many destinations (although the journey will take longer – it’s still a train, after all). For example, let’s take a look at the journey between New York and New Orleans:
- A one-way train ticket without a discount can be found for about $ 150.
- Airfare (without luggage) is about $ 80.
- If you are traveling by car, petrol costs approximately $ 150.
The USA Rail Pass has some restrictions.
The pass is only valid for Saver or Value fares (which means no private numbers, business class, or flexible fares) and is not available for Acela Service, Road Train, Maple Leaf and Thruway Bus Series 7000 through 7999.
Also, this pass is better for large cross-country trips rather than regional travel, as the pass limits you to only two round trips between the same two stations (consider a multiple travel pass if you travel frequently between the same destinations).
You will also have to follow social distancing rules and wear a mask, except for food and drink.