Amtrak has opportunities for you to gain real life experience in your field of study. When you book your next amtrak trip, simply provide your member number and youll start earning 2. These 3000 bonus points are earned in addition to the reservation reward for the actual hotel stay. Amtrak guest rewards program improvements to debut january. Transfer ultimate rewards to amtrak worldwanderlusting. A worker photographs a model of the nextgeneration highspeed amtrak train after an unveiling event in wilmington, del. You also receive a 5% points rebate every time you book reward travel. Aug 31, 2015 the new amtrak guest rewards appears to be slightly better than we expected.
When you are ready to book, call amtrak guest rewards at 18003075000. Youll have to set up an amtrak guest rewards account first, and make sure youre ready to book before you move them over, because theres no transferring them back. May 03, 2020 the chances of your approval for the amtrak guest rewards world mastercard increase with a good to excellent score of 670 or higher. Amtrak guest rewards members can book on major ocean and river cruise lines worldwide through the amtrak cruise concierge, and youll earn up to 6 points per cruise dollar spent in addition to the cruise lines best prices at the time of booking through may 18, 2019. An isic card entitles you to 15% off your amtrak ticket, as well as plenty of other discounts and treats for travelrelated activities. Archer author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. And as a student who joins amtrak guest rewards with an. Every ride on amtrak cascades counts toward rewards. Over time, i have found that the most efficient way for me to do this is to travel by train. Today he begins with how to maximize your amtrak guest rewards earning potential. We booked the trip while amtrak was still a transfer partner with chase ultimate rewards at a cost of 40,000 ultimate rewards per bedroom we booked two so our total cost was. Starting april 1, the discount on rail fares for members is moving from 15% to 10%. To take advantage of the discount, students must book travel three days in advance, exclusively on, and present valid photo identification on. A 4day amtrak train trip using chase ultimate rewards points.
The new amtrak guest rewards appears to be slightly better than we expected. Mar 27, 2020 book your tickets over the phone, at a station or online if you are using a student, military, senior or association membership discount. By joining the amtrak guest rewards program, youll make every ride count toward. Students age 25 with a valid student id are eligible for the discount. To book, simply go to the amtrak guest rewards website and click the redeem tab on the top. Youll have an opportunity to make an impact on the way we connect people. Today, were going to take a look at everything you need to know.
Its not hard to get, but there are a few rules to follow. New amtrak guest rewards program revealed one mile at a time. Today, were going to take a look at everything you need to know to maximize the amtrak guest rewards program. How to use amtrak guest rewards points comparecards. Earlier this month, rick, my youngest brother stephen and my stepfather roger took a crosscountry trip on amtrak. Amtrak hopes their campus visit discount coupon program will help make those often stressful trips more convenient and economical. Thats really good for those who were going to otherwise pay cash for those tickets. There are a wide range of amtrak student discount promo codes, offers and deals from different stores. May 24, 2017 amtrak hopes their campus visit discount coupon program will help make those often stressful trips more convenient and economical. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This program takes amtrak guest rewards to the next level with improved earnings potential and expanded, simplified redemptions, said matt hardison. Amtrak guest rewards recently became one of those partners. Jun 18, 2014 a complete guide to booking train tickets with amtrak guest rewards. A guide to mastering amtraks guest rewards program travel.
Also find out how amtrak guest rewards can be one of the best ultimate rewards transfer redemptions. After may 18, you can earn 4 points per cruise dollar spent normally 2. Get a 5% amtrak guest rewards point rebate when you book your amtrak redemption travel. Book your amtrak travel now to get the 15% discount before the changes take place on april 1. If youre a lessfrequent amtrak customer, you can still earn points from your paid train tickets. Amtraks agents seem to be pretty knowledgeable and are friendly. All you need to do is enter your unique amtrak guest rewards number on the wanderu checkout form and youll be one step closer to awesome rewards like.
You may be asked for a code when booking online, which is provided on the amtrak site. To kick off the summer, we are offering an additional 10 percent discount to aaa members. Fortunately, as a student, theres an easy way to save money on all of your amtrak travel. As students, my peers and i often commute between large cities in the northeast for many reasons going home for breaks, going back to school after breaks, and travelling for interviews.
May 11, 2017 amtrak guest rewards platinum mastercard. In my experience, there is usually about a 20 minute wait to talk with someone, although i am sure that varies depending on the time of day. How to earn and redeem amtrak points expired frugal. Amtrak doesnt have true blackout dates as you can still book, but during some undisclosed peak times they charge an additional 50% or 100% than youd expect. A guide to mastering amtraks guest rewards program. Students age 25 with a valid student id are eligible for 15% off the lowest value or flexible fare when you book your travel at least three days in advance. Amtraks student discount deal gets travelers 15% off the price of a value or flexible fare ticket that has been booked. Everyday discounts savings for kids, seniors, military, groups and more vacations & rail tours train vacation packages throughout north america multirides & rail passes usa rail passes, monthly passes and multiride tickets.
Apr 19, 2019 amtrak guest rewards members can book on major ocean and river cruise lines worldwide through the amtrak cruise concierge, and youll earn up to 6 points per cruise dollar spent in addition to the cruise lines best prices at the time of booking through may 18, 2019. When you book your next amtrak trip, simply provide your member number and youll start earning 2 points. Sep 04, 2019 amtrak, which operates the majority of the medium and longhaul passenger trains in the us, offers its own loyalty program to reward frequent customers and help you earn free rides. Most people think of points and miles solely in terms of airline and hotel awards, but amtrak also has a loyalty points program with some valuable travel redemptions and. A complete guide to booking train travel with amtrak guest. Kids up to 15 years old travel for half price and travelers age 62 and over get discounts of 15 percent on many trips. Complete the application with your personal and financial information. Transferring points to amtrak is as simple as you could imagine. Earn amtrak guest rewards points hotel rewards programs. Jun 06, 2015 amtrak guest rewards recently became one of those partners. Choose from hundreds of preplanned train trips or create your own travel itinerary, then sit back and enjoy. Trains are more comfortable than buses, and you actually get.
Sep 05, 2012 tpg contributor jason steele used the occasion of a family train vacation to delve into amtraks guest rewards loyalty program. The list gets updated daily, and almost all of them are verified and free to use. You are still eligible to receive amtrak guest reward points two points for every dollar spent. This program takes amtrak guest rewards to the next level with improved earnings potential and expanded, simplified redemptions. You can also earn a 500point bonus for referring a new friend to the amtrak guest rewards program. Get a discounted student amtrak ticket with your isic. Sep 27, 2015 updates include more flexible earning and redemption options washington amtrak passengers will have more options to earn and redeem points under an extensively improved, simplified amtrak guest rewards program that launches in january 2016. As an amtrak guest rewards member, there are a variety of wayson and off the trainto earn points you can redeem for rewards like amtrak travel, upgrades, hotels and more. Every ride counts as an amtrak guest rewards member.
Mar 21, 2016 students ages 1725 can now enjoy 15 percent off the lowest available value fares all year long with the launch of the amtrak student discount, effective immediately. Amtrak student discount now available for yearround travel. Updates include more flexible earning and redemption options washington amtrak passengers will have more options to earn and redeem points under an extensively improved, simplified amtrak guest rewards program that launches in january 2016. Go to bank of americas amtrak guest rewards world mastercard site and click apply now. As if that isnt enough to get you ready to book your next amtrak adventure, we caught up with julie hall, public relations manager for aaa and the. The united states national railway service offers a student discount to people aged 17 to 25. Redemption for monthly or tenride tickets is only available by phone at 18003075000. Washington students ages 1725 can now enjoy 15 percent off the lowest available value fares all year long with the launch of the amtrak student discount, effective immediately. Amtrak also offers 10 percent discount to active duty military personnel, their spouses and dependents. Do check back often or bookmark the page for those amtrak student discount offers. Book a weeknight stay stay any sundaythursday night to earn 100 amtrak guest reward points, plus 10 choice privileges points per dollar spent. How to get the lowest fares for amtrak getaway usa.
There are no complicated calculations because they transfer 1. Now hang out with your school friends because your amtrak train is just one ride away. Or you can call amtraks reservation center tollfree at 800usarail 8008727245. Bring your valid student id and you can save up to 25% with the exclusive amtrak student discount. Or you can call amtrak s reservation center tollfree at 800usarail 8008727245. Train travel is becoming a popular way to explore more of the united states, especially for the budget conscious. A 4day amtrak train trip using chase ultimate rewards. To take advantage of the discount, students must book travel three days in advance, exclusively on amtrak.
If youre a fulltime student and are excited to learn more about the transportation industry, our intern and coop program is a great place to start. Amtrak, which operates the majority of the medium and longhaul passenger trains in the us, offers its own loyalty program to reward frequent customers and help you earn free rides. Tpg contributor jason steele used the occasion of a family train vacation to delve into amtraks guest rewards loyalty program. Did you know if you are a aaa member youre entitled to save 10% on most amtrak fares 365 days a year. Available to high school juniors and seniors traveling to prospective college campuses, the coupons provide a 50 percent discount on coach class travel for the student and up to two parents or legal guardians. Price new from used from paperback, january 1, 1997 please retry paperback. Up to 25% off or more on the lowest available fares when you book 14 days in advance. Book your tickets over the phone, at a station or online if you are using a student, military, senior or association membership discount. On the redeem page you will see all of the booking options. Theyve divided their route map into 3 distinct zones. If you have enough points to book there will be a button that says book. Apr 22, 2012 redeeming points to book amtrak tickets is also relatively simple. May 27, 2016 earlier this month, rick, my youngest brother stephen and my stepfather roger took a crosscountry trip on amtrak. Amtraks student discount deal gets travelers 15% off the price of a value or flexible fare ticket that has been booked at least three days.
In addition to riding the train, there are a variety of ways to earn points that quickly add up to rewards like amtrak travel, upgrades, hotels and more. Amtraks nationwide rail network serves more than 500 destinations in 46 states. With rail vacation packages connecting some of the most beautiful and popular destinations across the united states and canada, amtrak vacations offers an ecofriendly, flexible, and fun way to discover america. Most people think of points and miles solely in terms of airline and hotel awards, but amtrak also has a loyalty points. Amtrak ends student, aaa discounts the washington post.
The amtrak credit card is a great way of earning extra amtrak guest rewards points. This is advisable if you qualify for a reduced fare as a member of aaa or narp, a veteran, active military, a student, or a senior citizen. Amtrak also offers 10 percent discount to active duty. Get a 5% amtrak guest rewards point rebate when you book your amtrak redemption travel additional cardholder benefits a faster route to tier status. You can even redeem your points for multiride passes. Members earn 2x points per dollar spent, plus a 25% bonus for businessclass travel and a 50% bonus for acela first class. Reward, intermediate, students book german paperback january 1, 1997. To receive the student discount for the capitol corridor route in california, students should book their travel through the capitol corridor website.
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