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

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(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

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  • 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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hmmm, same age as southwest airlines...


Cheers to 50 years! The Downeaster celebrates Amtrak's Anniversary with a 50% off sale. Amtrak has made passenger rail service accessible to communities across America since 1971. Connect to the People and Places You've Missed.


Book your Downeaster Trip [amtrak.com]
Book by May 5, 2021
Travel June 2 – November 13, 2021
Maximum Savings: $50 Per Segment


Sample One-Way Fares To/From As Low As
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
Lorton, VA - Sanford, FL $50*
Chicago, IL - Los Angeles, CA $50


Terms & Conditions:
This offer is valid for 50% off full adult rail fare. Maximum sale fare not to exceed $50.00 per segment.
Valid for sale: April 28–May 5, 2021.
Valid for travel: June 2–November 13, 2021.
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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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"
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.
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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04-28-2021 at 12:03 PM.
04-28-2021 at 12:03 PM.
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:

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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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04-28-2021 at 09:07 PM.
04-28-2021 at 09:07 PM.
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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05-02-2021 at 11:59 AM.
05-02-2021 at 11:59 AM.
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
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05-02-2021 at 01:39 PM.
05-02-2021 at 01:39 PM.
Haven't taken Amtrack in around 10 years, I wonder how much they've changed in all that time.
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05-02-2021 at 02:43 PM.
05-02-2021 at 02:43 PM.
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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05-02-2021 at 04:21 PM.
05-02-2021 at 04:21 PM.
If only they were a bit faster. Love the meter showing % full.
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05-02-2021 at 07:11 PM.
05-02-2021 at 07:11 PM.
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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05-02-2021 at 07:20 PM.
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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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05-02-2021 at 07:27 PM.
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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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05-02-2021 at 07:27 PM.
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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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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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DC to Vegas $134 one way. Not bad. Get a room and it's $1138. Ouch.
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