If you are planning to take the scenic route, the Amtrak USA Rail Pass spans across 500 destinations and is currently half off. With 10 rides across the country at a mere $25 a pop, who are we to resist a getaway?
“With 10 trip segments in 30 days, the USA Rail Pass offers travelers the freedom to discover our nation’s historic destinations, scenic routes, and cultural hubs at their own pace, while avoiding the stress of flying or driving,” Amtrak Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Eliot Hamlisch, said in a statement.
Start packing your bags — we’ll fill you in on everything you need to know.
Amtrak USA Rail Pass is currently half off — the intel on the Adventure Awaits Sale
If you missed out on $36 tickets during the Northeast Winter Travel Sale, now you can cash in on savings and broaden your horizons, quite literally.
The $499 pass is currently $250 and offers coach rides 120 days within your purchase. Whether you’re planning a work trip, want to catch up with loved ones, or just want to get some exploring in, there are plenty of locales to choose from.
Check out a few of the Amtrak routes participating in the sale
- Acela: Boston – New Haven – New York – Philadelphia – Wilmington – Washington
- Adirondack: Montreal – Westport – Saratoga Springs – Albany – New York
- Amtrak Hartford Line: New Haven – Hartford – Windsor Locks – Springfield
- Berkshire Flyer: New York – Poughkeepsie – Albany – Pittsfield
- Empire Service: Niagara Falls – Buffalo – Rochester – Syracuse – Albany – New York
- Southwest Chief: Chicago – Kansas City, MO – La Junta – Albuquerque – Flagstaff – Los Angeles
- Sunset Limited: New Orleans – Houston – San Antonio – El Paso – Tucson – Palm Springs – Los Angeles
What to know about booking & ticket validity
While your travel options abound with Adventure Awaits Sale, your time to secure your tickets is limited. Travelers have until Tuesday, January 20th to secure their trips.
Per Amtrak, the pass validity period is 120 days following the date of your purchase and once you begin traveling on your first segment, you will have 30 days to complete all remaining segments.
For more information, or to book your tickets, visit the Amtrak website. Should you prefer air travel, have a look at the 10 cheapest places to travel from the U.S via flights.