What is the cheapest day to ride Amtrak?

Before you start clicking links, make sure to check Amtrak’s Weekly Specials, on sale between Tuesday and Friday each week. These are deeply discounted fares (often up to 80% off) that can be for any train in the country. It’s a grab bag, but you might get lucky. Check them out here.

How does Amtrak pricing work?

Amtrak ticket prices generally don’t fluctuate up and down like airline tickets. Instead, Amtrak seats are sold in fare “buckets,” starting with the cheapest fares first. Once all the tickets in that bucket have been depleted, the price goes up to the next highest fare.

What is the cheapest day to travel by Amtrak?

Travel between Monday and Thursday or on Saturday. Amtrak fares are lowest on these days, and Amtrak advertises weekly specials that are available only on certain days with certain restrictions.

How do you book an Amtrak ticket?

You can book your ticket by using a major credit card either at Amtrak.com or over the phone at 1-800-USA-RAIL. Alternately, you can buy a ticket in-person at staffed Amtrak stations using cash, a debit card or a credit card — check Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL to see if your nearby station is staffed.

How much does Amtrak ticket cost?

A single Amtrak ticket can cost from $6 to $29 one-way, but it can be over $1,000 for long destinations and premium seats. On average, most trips that are under 500 miles will cost about $40 to $300 per seat in the coach section. To find out what your exact train trip will cost, refer to this Amtrak.com pricing page.

How do you cancel an Amtrak reservation?

To cancel your reservation, visit Amtrak.com and click the “Modify Trip” button at the top right-hand corner of the page. Enter your reservation number and either your email address or phone number, then click “Find Trip.” From there, click the “Cancel Trip” button and follow the prompts to complete your cancellation.