Can I give Amtrak points to someone else?

A Member may transfer points from his or her account to the account of another Amtrak Guest Rewards Member. These points are referred to as “Share Points”. To share points, a Member must have his or her Amtrak Guest Rewards member number and the recipient's Amtrak Guest Rewards member number.



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Go onto the web site and when you buy the ticket, there will be a page where you put in the name of the traveler. Put the other person's name there. If you know their e-mail, use that as the e-mail address and the ticket will go to their e—mail address. If you don't know it off the top of your head.

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Advance reservations are required a minimum of two (2) days prior to travel. Valid for up to eight (8) passengers travelling together on the same itinerary. Call 1-800-USA-RAIL to make reservations for 9 to 14 travelers. For reservations with 15 or more, please complete a Group Travel Request.

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Yes, just like flights, you can book tickets for friends and family. Just remember, that while traveling the passenger must carry a valid photo identity proof.

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Before you start clicking links, make sure to check Amtrak's Weekly Specials, on sale between Tuesday and Friday each week. These are deeply discounted fares (often up to 80% off) that can be for any train in the country.

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While not nearly as expensive, taking an Amtrak train across the US is also largely the domain of rail enthusiasts as it takes multiple days and costs significantly more than flying. In countries like Japan, South Korea and much of Europe, the opposite is true as the train is simply a way to travel larger distances.

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If the passenger does not produce a valid ticket or proof of payment, the conductor may ask them to pay the fare or exit the train at the next station.

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Your points don't expire as long as your account remains open*. From bonus points to points for purchases, you can earn and explore with the Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard®. Learn more.

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Redeeming your points is easy and exciting—with reward travel starting at just 400 points to over 500 destinations. Ready to ride?

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They do not allow sharing of rooms - so a separate ticket will mean booking a different (second) roomette. What happens to someone who gets on an Amtrak train without a ticket? If you buy the ticket from the Amtrak website it will give you the price for 2 passengers in the same Roomette.

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The Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard®* is a better option for frequent Amtrak travelers. The card offers a larger welcome bonus offer and higher reward rates. You can earn 20,000 bonus points after making at least $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 billing cycles of account opening.

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Many of the lines don't make any money or are operated at a loss. To accommodate the money-losing routes, Amtrak uses profits from its popular lines, such as the Northeast Corridor. Since this is one of the most popular routes, Amtrak can charge higher prices and send those profits to other, less profitable lines.

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Amtrak does, in fact, offer scenic, luxury rail journeys to top locations across the U.S., especially if you are looking for some vacation deals.

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Longer Trip Times It's typically faster to travel by plane than by train, especially when your destination is across the country. A three-hour flight might be two nights on a train.

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Amtrak trains and accommodations tend to sell out during holidays and peak travel periods. Because fares vary based on the date and time you travel.

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Reserve Early The earlier you book your tickets, the more likely you are to get the lowest fare available for the dates you want on the routes along your journey. You may book your travel up to 11 months in advance.

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