I've been searching for Amtrak discounts for weeks but have had no luck. I'm going to Philadelphia from Albany, NY in a few weeks and am still hoping to get a better deal than just a AAA discount. Any help would be appreciated!

I don't think I've ever seen Amtrak special discounts other than the ones on their web site (Hot Deals, Weekly Specials, discounts for AAA , seniors, etc.). The only possible exception is that high-school juniors and seniors are eligible for a buy-one-get-one-free ticket if they're visiting a college.

You can try H570 - should get you 25% off.

The trains from NY to Washington, DC (via Philadelphia) are extremely busy and popular, so I doubt you will find any great sales. If you want to save money, take Amtrak to NY Penn Station, transfer to NJ Transit, then to Septa at Trenton. Will probably take you an extra 1.5 hours but may save you a lot of money.

Andrew

There's a long list of discount codes at www.flyertalk.com. I'll be looking for the link later for another thread, so if you click on my user name later tonight, you should be able to find them too.

I put dinner on hold. Here's the link to the codes:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=460735

Thanks Betsy!

I just tried the discount code I found through the Flyertalk link you posted (V769) but it didn't work on the Amtrak website for some reason although I have no idea why. I will try calling them 'cause I had a smilar problem another time when I tried to book a trip online with a discount code. 50% off companion's ticket would be a substantial savings 'cause Amtrak fare R/T fare from Albany to Philadelphia is $140 each with no discount! At that price, we may just drive even though I really didn't want to do that. I don't really want to waste alot of time trying to take a commuter train from NYC just to save a few bucks. Will let you know how we manke out when I call. Thanks to everyone! Here's what was on Flyertalk.

Northeast Routes

V383 - 50% Off Companion to/from NYC
Save 50% on an adult rail fare when accompanied by a paid regular adult (full fare), senior citizen or disabled discounted rail fare ticket.

Three day advance reservation required. Offer valid for sale through September 8, 2006 and for travel through September 11, 2006. Blackout dates apply: April 13-17, 2006; May 26-29, 2006 and September 1-4, 2006. Travel prohibited on Metroliner/Acela Express services.

V769 - Receive 50% off companion ticket to/from PHL
Take Amtrak to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this summer and get 50 percent off the best available rail fare for one companion traveling wiht a paid regular (full) adult, senior citizen or disabled discounted rail fare ticket. This offer is valid for ticket sales May 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006, for travel May 15, 2006 through September 30, 2006.

Valid for ticket sales May 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006, for travel May 15, 2006 through September 30, 2006. Blackout dates apply: May 26-29, 2006; September 1-4, 2006. Reservations must be made at least three (3) days in advance of travel. Discount is valid for travel in the Northeast Corridor on Regional trains. Travel on Acela Express and Metroliners is prohibited. Other restrictions may apply. Thanks Globehopper!

Just tried the H570 code that yk suggested and that DID work making the total for each R/T fare $105 each @ 25 % off so may use that one. Thanks again.

Check Amtrak's website regularly, they have weekly discounts, each week a different one.

A friend and I used a discount from the Amtrak site on a trip from Philadelphia to NYC this spring. The special fare was associated with a broadway play, but you don't have to go to the play or buy combo play/train tickets.