Active-duty US military personnel, along with their spouses and dependents, can now avail a 10% discount on the lowest available rail fare for most Amtrak trains, including travel on the Auto Train, by presenting valid active-duty United States Armed Forces identification cards.
Additionally, Amtrak prioritizes uniformed military personnel by allowing them to head to the front of the ticket line. Children (ages 2-12) of active-duty US military personnel are entitled to a 10% discount, in addition to the everyday children's 50% discount on the lowest available adult rail fare for most Amtrak trains, including the Auto Train.
Offer Details:
- The military discount is not applicable to Saver Fares or on weekday Acela trains.
- Non-Acela Business class, First class, or sleeping accommodation are excluded from the military discount, with upgrades permitted upon payment of the full accommodation charges.
- The military discount does not apply to travel on specific Amtrak Thruway connecting services.
- It is not valid on the Canadian portion of services operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada.
- The military discount may not be combined with other discount offers; refer to the terms and conditions for each offer. Additional restrictions may apply.
- For essential and future travel, please refer to Amtrak’s COVID-19 travel policies.
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Terms & Conditions:
- DISCLAIMER: Some military discounts published as Military Community Deals are with companies that are not affiliated with Veterans Advantage. These military discounts are shared for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice.
- Military discounts are generally available to current or former members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Reserve, and National Guard with a recognizable military ID.
- Discounts For Veterans subscribers may use their Discounts For Veterans Card ID as valid proof of military service for a veteran discount, but it is not guaranteed for all offers.
- With certain offers, military discounts are more strictly limited to active duty, retirees, and military families with an official government-issued military ID.
- Veterans Advantage's VIP Member Support does not handle questions or customer service for Military Community Deals not affiliated with Veterans Advantage. Contact the company's customer service directly for inquiries about their military discount.
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Amtrak, the national rail operator, connects America in safer, greener, and healthier ways. Operating more than 300 trains each day at speeds up to 150 mph, Amtrak covers 21,000 route miles in 46 states, the District of Columbia, and three Canadian provinces. Serving over 500 destinations, Amtrak is the preferred operator for state-supported corridor services in 17 states and four commuter rail agencies.
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