Amtrak Offering Up to 30% Savings on “Winter Wanderlust Sale”

Amtrak has announced its “Winter Wanderlust Sale” for the holiday season. Customers can enjoy discounted fares for travel across the country for a limited time, making it the perfect opportunity to plan a holiday getaway or a scenic winter adventure.
 
Available for tickets booked from Thursday, Nov. 6 through Thursday, Nov. 13,  2025, travelers can enjoy up to 30 percent off regularly priced fares on select routes. The offer is valid for travel between Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, and Sunday, Mar. 15, 2026, in Coach and Acela Business Class.

From scenic long distance journeys to short regional trips or anything in between, Amtrak offers a convenient way to travel. Travelers booking during the sale can take advantage of Amtrak’s spacious Coach accommodations, which feature wide reclining seats, ample legroom, no middle seats, and picturesque windows to see some of the best views this country has to offer without being stuck in traffic.

“Winter is a special time to travel by train, whether visiting family, embracing the cold weather, or planning a warm-weather escape,” Amtrak Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Eliot Hamlisch said in a statement. “From snow-covered mountains to festive city skylines, our Winter Wonderland Sale makes it easier and more affordable to experience the season in comfort without the stress of traffic or icy roads.”

To make a trip more valuable, guests can enroll in Amtrak Guest Rewards. Joining is free, and upon enrollment, members can immediately start earning points toward Amtrak reward travel and other exciting redemption options. Members earn points on every dollar spent on Amtrak travel, plus bonuses for Business Class travel and Acela First Class travel. Members can book reward travel to experience Amtrak Across America with popular city pairs available for as few as 400 points. 

The “Winter Wanderlust Sale” is valid for travel on most Amtrak routes. Availability is limited and blackout dates apply. For full terms and conditions on Amtrak’s Winter Wonderland Sale and to make a reservation, visit Amtrak.com/Winter-Wanderlust-Sale. Customers can also book using the Amtrak app

The offer is available on the following routes: Acela, Amtrak Cascades, Auto Train (Northbound), California Zephyr, Cardinal, Carolinian/Piedmont, City of New Orleans, Coast Starlight, Crescent, Empire Builder, Floridian, Heartland Flyer, Hiawatha, Illinois Services, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Michigan Services, Missouri River Runner, Northeast Regional, Southwest Chief, Sunset Limited, Texas Eagle, and the Vermonter. For route specific details, visit Amtrak.com/Train-Routes

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