How to Purchase a Discount Amtrak Ticket
- Seniors and military personnel need to select only their respective passenger type when prompted on the Amtrak website during the booking process. The discount is automatically applied. All other groups must purchase their fares at least three days in advance of travel and enter individual membership identification numbers to receive their respective discounts. All passengers with discounted fares must present valid identification as well as their membership cards, if applicable, upon request.
- As with Internet sales, no additional action is required by seniors and military members. They must identify themselves as such to the Amtrak agent. All other discount qualified passengers must purchase at least three days in advance and list their membership identification number to the Amtrak agent.
- Amtrak occasionally offers promotional fare specials on various routes and discounted rail fares if combined with a purchase from a partnered business. Booking procedures vary by promotions. Visit the Amtrak website (see Resources) for the most up-to-date information.
