Amtrak Promo: Take 3 Trips, Get 1 Free!

Updated: January 14, 2025, 11:24am CST

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Amtrak’s latest promo, valid on Acela and Northeast Regional trains, can earn you a free round-trip ticket after 3 qualifying round-trips.

This is a targeted promotion, so be sure to check your account and travel by March 31, 2025, if you are eligible.

Let’s take a look at the details.

Targeted Amtrak Guest Rewards members can score a free round-trip ticket after paying and riding 3 qualifying round-trips on either Acela or Northeast Regional trains this winter.

Eligible travel dates with this offer run from January 13, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The free round-trip coupon is valid for travel between July 1 and August 31, 2025.

Acela business class seats with tray table — Image Credit: Amtrak

You can check to see if you are targeted at Amtrak.com/MyPromotions or in Amtrak’s mobile app (iOS, Android). No promo code is needed.

Depending on the cabin you choose, requirements may vary.

Northeast Regional Coach Class

Take 3 qualifying Northeast Regional round-trips (6 qualifying one-way trips) by March 31, 2025.
The minimum spend is $25 per one-way trip.
A maximum of 1 Northeast Regional trip per train number per day will qualify for the promotion.
Free round-trip rides will be provided as 2 free Northeast Regional coach class one-way trip coupons.

Acela Business Class

Take 3 qualifying Acela round-trips (6 qualifying one-way trips) by March 31, 2025.
The maximum spend is $40 per one-way trip.
A maximum of 1 Acela trip per train number per day will qualify for the promotion.
Free round-trip rides will be provided as 2 free Acela Business Class one-way trip coupons.

The free one-way trip coupons are not capped in price, so it is possible to book 3 inexpensive round trips and redeem your free coupon on a more expensive ride this summer.

Other terms and conditions include:

Travel between January 13 and March 31, 2025.
The free round-trip coupon will be valid for travel between July 1 and August 31, 2025.
To qualify, members must include their membership number when making travel reservations.
Free trip coupons will not be awarded for canceled or refunded reservations or tickets.
Northeast Regional and Acela qualifying travel is tracked separately for each promotion.
A maximum of 2 free one-way Northeast Regional coach class coupons will be issued for qualifying Northeast Regional travel AND/OR a maximum of 2 free one-way Acela Business Class coupons will be issued for qualifying Acela travel.
Free travel coupons will be issued in April 2025.

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Learn about the best ways to book cheap Amtrak train tickets (from advance bookings to rail passes and promo codes).

Final Thoughts

If you have some train travel coming up in the next few months along the Northeast Corridor, check your Amtrak account to see if you are targeted for this promotion.

Scoring a free round-trip ride after 3 trips you may have already been planning is a great deal, especially in Acela Business Class.