Savings 101: Students Save 15 Percent On Amtrak

Amtrak student discount now available for year-round travel

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Mar 21, 2016, 10:00 ET

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Students ages 17-25 can now enjoy 15 percent off the lowest available value fares all year long with the launch of the Amtrak student discount, effective immediately. To take advantage of the discount, students must book travel three days in advance, exclusively on Amtrak.com, and present valid photo identification on board the train.

With spring and summer right around the corner, the discount offers students affordable fares, convenient service and the chance to travel to more than 500 destinations across Amtrak's national network.

Savings 101: Students Save 15 Percent On Amtrak

Wherever students choose to go – whether it's visiting a college campus, following a favorite team to the next away game, planning a weekend getaway, or visiting friends and family – Amtrak allows students to skip the hassles of the road and enjoy the journey. Parents will enjoy that Amtrak offers a safe and affordable way for students to travel back and forth to school.

Students can also take advantage of comfortable, spacious seating, outlets at every seat and free AmtrakConnect Wi-Fi on many routes to browse, post and stay connected. Plus, Amtrak's generous baggage policy allows students to bring two bags and two carry-ons for free.

Fares are subject to availability. Others restrictions may apply.

About Amtrak®
Amtrak – America's Railroad® – is dedicated to safe and reliable mobility as the nation's intercity passenger rail service provider and its high-speed rail operator. With our state and commuter partners, we move people, the economy and the nation forward, carrying more than 30 million Amtrak passengers for each of the past five years. Formally known as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Amtrak is governed by a nine member board of directors appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Anthony R. Coscia is board chairman and Jeffrey R. Moreland is vice chairman. Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily – at speeds up to 150 mph (241 kph) – connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian Provinces. Learn more at Amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL for schedules, fares and other information. Check us out at blog.Amtrak.com, Like us on Facebook.com and Follow us on Twitter @Amtrak.

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