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[Expired] New Amtrak Promo: Save up to 25% on Fall Travel

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Amtrak’s latest promo, dubbed the National Fall Travel Flash Sale, can save you as much as 25% off travel on numerous routes this fall.

This is a limited-time promotion available between September 3 and November 13, 2025, but you need to book by August 20. Unlike previous sales, there are no restrictions about which days you must travel on to enjoy the savings.

Let’s take a look at the details.

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Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Promo

Amtrak is offering a sweet promo for 25% off coach fares nationwide. However, it’s worth pointing out that not all routes are participating. You can’t use this promotion for discounts on Acela, Ethan Allen, Maple Leaf, Keystone, Empire, Borealis, Heartland Flyer, Pacific Surfliner, Adirondack, Mardi Gras, Missouri River Runner, and Pennsylvanian routes.

Eligible travel dates with this offer run from September 3 to November 13, 2025. You don’t need a promo code for this sale, but you need to make your reservations by August 20. You can check out the full details of the promotion at this link.

A one-way ticket from San Diego to Los Angeles would normally cost $25 to $35. However, with the National Fall Travel Flash Sale, that fare drops to $20 on some departures. While that’s not an amazing deal, you’re still saving 20% or more on these tickets.

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Business and first class aren’t discounted in this offer, and you can’t change these promotional fares. You can cancel, but there’s a 50% fare penalty.

Other terms and conditions include:

  • Blackout dates include October 13 and November 11, 2025.
  • This offer is not combinable with any other discount offer.
  • Not valid on bookings made with Amtrak Guest Rewards Points.
  • Not valid on Points & Cash bookings.
  • Booking deadline is August 20, 2025.
  • Travel between September 3 and November 13, 2025.
Hot Tip:

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

Maximizing Amtrak Bookings

Amtrak frequently runs promotions, such as buy-one-get-one fares and savings on select trains. You can check out Amtrak’s deal page here.

Regardless of what promotion you choose to book, you’ll want to maximize your purchase by using a credit card that rewards you for spending money on train travel or general travel purchases.

If you find yourself riding the rails frequently, you can’t go wrong with opening an Amtrak Guest Rewards credit card. Currently, Amtrak has 2 co-branded credit cards: the Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard® and the Amtrak Guest Rewards® Mastercard®. Both come with sizable welcome bonus offers and perks when traveling Amtrak, such as bonus points on train travel, rebates for onboard board food and beverage purchases, and rebates on Amtrak points when redeemed for Amtrak travel.

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Final Thoughts

Anyone looking for discounted train tickets this fall should check out Amtrak’s latest offer. The National Fall Travel Flash Sale is available for bookings through August 20, and it applies to trips between September 3 and November 13, 2025. You can use this promotion to save up to 25% on eligible routes.

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About Chris Hassan

Chris holds a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management and managed social media for all Marriott properties in South America, making him a perfect fit for UP and its social media channels. He has a passion for making content catered toward family travelers.

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