Amtrak has had some great deals on the market throughout the year, but this might be the best so far: the railroad service is return the USA Rail Pass for $ 299, which is 40% compared to the usual price, which makes it a cheaper alternative to air or car. Here’s what you need to know.
What is the USA Rail Pass?
The pass is a multi-trip bus ticket that allows passengers to book ten segments over 30 days, valid for hop-on and hop-off travel over 500 Amtrak destinations (a “segment” is when you have to change trains) You continue on your route). When purchased, the pass is valid for the first 120 days after purchase, although the remaining segments must be used within 30 days of the first trip. Fortunately, there are no lock restrictions on dates or times. You can buy the pass Here.
The USA Rail Pass is cheaper than traveling by plane or car
With the discount, each travel segment costs less than $ 30 eachwhich makes Amtrak a cheaper option compared to car or air travel for many destinations (although the journey takes longer – it’s still a train). For example, consider the trip between New York and New Orleans:
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- Without the discount there is a simple train ticket for approx. $ 150
- You can find flight prices (without luggage) for approx. $ 80
- If you come by car, the petrol cost is rough $ 150
The USA Rail Pass has some restrictions
The pass is only valid for economy fares or only value fares (ie no private rooms, business class or flexible fares) and is not valid for the Acela service, the DB Autozug, Maple Leaf and the Thruway Bus Series 7000 to. available 7999.
In addition, this pass is more suitable for long cross-country journeys than for regional commute journeys, as the pass restricts you to only two round trips between the same two stations (note a Multi-trip ticket if you frequently travel between the same destinations).
You must also follow social distancing guidelines and wear a mask, except for eating and drinking.
