Those who dream of experiencing a long-distance train ride, a journey on board a sleeper train, or even a trip on a high-speed train don’t need to travel abroad. Amtrak, the national passenger railroad company of the United States, can provide. And if you’re looking to do it as cheaply as possible, now is the time to take a leap and make a booking.
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Tickets For a Stunning Fall Amtrak Trip Are 30% Off Right Now
From August 1 to August 7, 2024, Amtrak’s Fall Travel Flash Sale allows train travelers to save 30 percent or more on routes throughout the country. The sale applies to train journeys between August 14 and October 31, 2024, with no blackout dates.
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While some like to say that traveling by train in the US is much too limiting, Amtrak is here to prove them wrong. Amtrak operates in 46 of the 48 contiguous United States (with Wyoming and South Dakota being the two states left out of Amtrak’s routes), and offers a multitude of options for all kinds of travelers, including cross-country adventures, multi-night journeys, rides through national parks, and even entire loops around the US.
Riding Amtrak trains is also a great way to reach some of the best mountain bike trails in the country, and there’s even an Amtrak train that allows you to bring your car with you: the Auto Train. The travel opportunities are nearly endless with Amtrak.
Unlike the preconceived and outdated notions of train travel that some might have, Amtrak is a company that moves with the times. WiFi is available on board the trains, you can take your pet with you, and the food offerings are much nicer than anything you’d get in an airplane (if you get anything at all when flying.)
Amtrak’s Fall Travel Flash Sale applies to Flex Fare prices on a multitude of destinations, including, but not limited to, Seattle to Los Angeles on the Coast Starlight for $76 one way, Chicago to New York on the Lake Shore Limited for $70 one way, or even Boston to New York on board the Acela Business Class for $92 one way.
This sale is perfect if you’re planning a train trip to see the fall foliage. The Coast Starlight between San Francisco to Seattle is one of the best train routes to see the autumn leaves in all their glory.
Amtrak’s Fall Travel Flash Sale is indicated by a green dollar sign on the online fare finder system. 