Save Big on Nationwide Rail Routes With Amtrak’s Summer Travel Flash Sale

Image: The new Amtrak Airo series trains. (photo via Amtrak Media)

by Laurie Baratti
Last updated: 3:40 PM ET, Thu May 9, 2024

Plan your summer adventures now and enjoy significant savings with Amtrak's Summer Travel Flash Sale, for a limited time only! By booking your Coach or Acela Business Class seats by May 16, you can save at least 30 percent on Flex Fare prices on most routes nationwide, good for travel between June 1 and August 30, 2024. There are no blackout dates, so you have the flexibility to determine when you want to embark on your journey. Simply book your ticket via the Amtrak app or website, with no promo code required.

“This?Summer Travel Flash Sale?provides customers with a unique opportunity to book an affordable trip now that can be enjoyed during the summer months,” Amtrak Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Eliot Hamlisch, said in a news release. “Whether you’re a current customer or joining us for the first time, Amtrak will make your journey far more convenient and relaxing than navigating through traffic on crowded highways and busy airports.” ?

Sample one-way fares include:

Amtrak's Summer Travel Flash Sale sample fares.

Traveling via Amtrak offers passengers the chance to enjoy spacious, reclining seats with ample legroom and no middle seats, all while taking in the picturesque scenery that runs along their route. Not only does train travel alleviate the stress often associated with road trips and flights, it also contributes lessens the environmental impact of traveling. By opting to go by rail—one of the most sustainable transportation modes—Amtrak customers can significantly reduce their carbon footprint, with greenhouse gas emissions up to 83 percent lower compared to driving and up to 72 percent lower compared to flying.

Summer Travel Flash Sale bargains provide a minimum of 30 percent off the visible Flex Fare pricing and can be combined with Amtrak's regular discounts, such as the 50 percent off Child's Fare. However, seats are limited, so it's essential to act fast. Be sure to review the full terms and conditions of the sale at Amtrak.com/SummerSale before booking your journey. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore the country while enjoying substantial savings on your summer travel plans.

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Laurie Baratti

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Laurie Baratti is an Assistant Editor for TravelPulse. She is a San Diego-based journalist whose work has previously appeared in publications like TravelAge West, SPACE, Modern Home + Living, Montage, and Sandals Life magazines. Travel writing has long been her passion, and she is always looking for excuses to explore the world outside of her native California. Laurie is also a lifelong equestrian, a proud pet-parent, and an underground advocate of the Oxford comma.