How Do I Get Cheapest AMTRAK fares?
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How Do I Get Cheapest AMTRAK fares?
Family of 3 looking to take the train from NYC area to Orlando vicinity. Several dates, including ~Nov 22 and April 3 '02.
I need tips on how to get cheapest AMTRAK fares.
Any fare codes;
co-marketing agreements with partners;
Airline offers (do they accept airline tickets in lieu of rail pass); Can I buy a dirt cheap air ticket and have it be accepted by AMTRAK?
Web sites to 'buy' return trips [as all AMTRAK fares used to be one way, with a 'free' return]
Tricks like booking for Miami and getting off at Sanford (or wherever);
Open Jaw fare strategies
Any experiences and advice would be appreciated.
I am very confident I know how to shop for the lowest airfare; But I am very short of knowledge on obtaining the best rail fare.
HELP PLEASE!!!
I need tips on how to get cheapest AMTRAK fares.
Any fare codes;
co-marketing agreements with partners;
Airline offers (do they accept airline tickets in lieu of rail pass); Can I buy a dirt cheap air ticket and have it be accepted by AMTRAK?
Web sites to 'buy' return trips [as all AMTRAK fares used to be one way, with a 'free' return]
Tricks like booking for Miami and getting off at Sanford (or wherever);
Open Jaw fare strategies
Any experiences and advice would be appreciated.
I am very confident I know how to shop for the lowest airfare; But I am very short of knowledge on obtaining the best rail fare.
HELP PLEASE!!!
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www.amtrak.com -- click on promotions and special offers. I know they have some family packages, but there are also things like student advantage that allow discounts.
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OK.
I've seen fares on Amtrak.com's website for $3.40 (Indy - Chicago) .. For example, NYC to Chicago for $16. [Under Rail Sale Online Discounts] For less than eating out, I can go from NYC to anywhere along the route to Chicago.
Pretty good deals. Not my destination, though.
I've seen fares on Amtrak.com's website for $3.40 (Indy - Chicago) .. For example, NYC to Chicago for $16. [Under Rail Sale Online Discounts] For less than eating out, I can go from NYC to anywhere along the route to Chicago.
Pretty good deals. Not my destination, though.