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Anyone looking for an Amtrak deal, here it is.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 1/14/26 at 1:58 pm
Yes, the Amtrak USA Rail Pass is currently on sale (as of January 14, 2026), through January 20. It includes 10 coach-class segments (boardings/disembarkings) over 30 days once started, valid nationwide on most Amtrak routes (over 500 destinations), with 120 days from purchase to begin travel. Regular price ~$499; sale price typically $299 in January promotions. Book at Amtrak.com.
This post was edited on 1/14/26 at 1:59 pm
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Posted on 1/14/26 at 2:02 pm to AncientTiger
Can Amtrak get one to 10 different destinations over a 30 day period? How reliable is Amtrak?
Posted on 1/14/26 at 2:05 pm to AncientTiger
How many illegals can they transport to the southern border?
Posted on 1/14/26 at 2:05 pm to AncientTiger
Interesting
Posted on 1/14/26 at 2:06 pm to AncientTiger
How is the political?
Posted on 1/14/26 at 2:06 pm to AncientTiger
If you got the time, and don't mind renting vehicles once there, it is a great way to get around.....or you can pay extra and have your car put on the train as well...
Posted on 1/14/26 at 2:08 pm to AncientTiger
Good info, ignore the naysayers!
Posted on 1/14/26 at 2:19 pm to AncientTiger
Why so many caveats?
It’s like they’re trying to trick people into buying it and then not be able to use it.
It’s like they’re trying to trick people into buying it and then not be able to use it.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 2:28 pm to AncientTiger
I compared similar-length journeys for Amtrak and DB in Germany. What DB does in three hours takes Amtrak nearly 24 hours. Hard pass
Posted on 1/14/26 at 2:29 pm to LSURussian
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How is the political?
Biden is know to ride one from time to time.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 3:01 pm to LSURussian
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How is the political?
Here. I’ll make it political.
Amtrak is not a horrible service, but it’s still a solid example of how government programs (and the amount they are subsidized qualifies them) are so freaking bad at customer service.
Their map and this pass works fine if you are in the northeast and can see the points you want with shorter day trips. The pass ONLY covers coach seating.
If you want to take a longer trip, you are still only going to be in a coach seat. The pass doesn’t cover sleepers. Fair enough.
However, if you are doing this, and want to upgrade to a sleeper, the only option is to buy a completely separate ticket. There is no way to just buy an upgrade for a reasonable up charge. Doesn’t exist in any way.
I get that a deal like this should not cover such a clearly higher cost option. To not even give you a single option for paying an incremental charge, though, is asinine. It’s bad for both the customer and the company. Even airlines do this for every segment on an itinerary.
Pretty much anything where government “customer service” is involved is an exercise in doing the absolute least amount possible.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 3:03 pm to LSURussian
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How is the political?
It's subsidized mightily by the US Taxpayer.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 3:07 pm to AncientTiger
If there is anything I have learned growing older, it’s that it’s worth it to spend a little more to be as far away from the unwashed masses as possible
This Amtrak will be filled with people clipping their toenails and getting into fights
This Amtrak will be filled with people clipping their toenails and getting into fights
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