AMTRAK® DISCOUNT
BUY ONE FULL ADULT FARE TICKET, GET 50% OFF COMPANION TICKET!

Getting to Boston by train just got easier than ever. Thanks to a special Campus Visit/Amtrak® arrangement, you can Buy One Ticket, Get 50% Off Companion Ticket through Amtrak®.

The Facts:

  • Book your ticket over the phone with an Amtrak agent at 1-800-USA-RAIL using our special Promotion Code.
  • All tickets must be purchased exclusively at staffed Amtrak ticket offices only (no kiosk pick up)

  • This offer is good for high school seniors and juniors and their parent or guardian.

  • Additional Children ages 2-15 travel for half off.

  • Tickets must be booked 3 days in advance.

  • Valid throughout the U.S., not valid on Acela Express, Auto Train, Palmetto, the Canadian portion of joint Amtrak/VIA rail service to Ontario and the 7000 - 8999 Series Bus thruways.

  • Some blackout dates apply. For sale between January 1, 2009 - December 13, 2009. For travel between
    January 05, 2009 - December 16, 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions


What to do:

  • In order to obtain this discount you need to fill out the form below, and click submit. The following page will list all of the terms and conditions of purchasing your ticket and provide you with a Promotion Code to book your ticket over the phone with an Amtrak agent 1-800-USA-RAIL. If you have any additional questions, or trouble with this form, please call 888-99-VISIT.

  • A valid high school student ID is required and may be requested by any Amtrak employee to verify the eligibility of the passenger(s) traveling on this promotional fare.
2009 Blackout Dates:
  • This offer is not good during the following blackout dates: JANUARY 16-23; FEBRUARY 13 and 16; APRIL 10 and 13; SEPTEMBER 04 and 07; NOVEMBER 24-25; NOVEMBER 28-30.

The Form:

*(required fields)
About the Travelers:
Student's Name:*
Name of Parent/Guardian
accompanying me:*
Street Address:*
City:*
State:* Zip Code:*
Year of HS Graduation:*
Email:
I am the:* Other:
*I will be visiting colleges on this trip.
*Please list the College(s) you will be visiting:
College or University:
Interview Scheduled:
Y       N
Date:
Tour:
Y N
Info Session:
N
College or University:
Interview Scheduled:
Y       N
Date:
Tour:
Y N
Info Session:
N
College or University:
Interview Scheduled:
Y       N
Date:
Tour:
Y N
Info Session:
N
College or University:
Interview Scheduled:
Y       N
Date:
Tour:
Y N
Info Session:
N

*I plan to visit colleges altogether before making my final decision.
*On this trip, I be staying overnight.
  (if you are staying overnight):
  *I will be staying .
  *I expect to stay .

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