Double Days From Amtrak(R) Are Back!

17/03/2017 17:18

WASHINGTON, March 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Amtrak Guest Rewards® members earn double points on qualifying Amtrak travel to more than 500 destinations nationwide during Amtrak's Double Days℠ promotion March 20, 2017 through May 20, 2017. To take advantage of the promotion, Amtrak Guest Rewards members can register at AmtrakGuestRewards.com/DoubleDays.

In addition, customers can earn up to six times the points with special offers from our partners including Hertz®, 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc and Choice Hotels®, among others.

Not a member of Amtrak Guest Rewards yet? Join today and be automatically registered for Double Days at AmtrakGuestRewards.com/Double Days.

Some sample point-earning opportunities during Double Days include:

Sample City Pair	Route	Class	Sample Fare*	Points Today (2 pts per $)	Double Points starting 3/20
Chicago to St. Louis	Texas Eagle	Coach	$27	54	108
New York to Boston	Northeast Regional	Coach	$78	156	312
Los Angeles to Seattle	Coast Starlight	Coach	$121	242	484
Washington, D.C. to New York	Acela Express	Business Class	$165	413^	743
Lorton, Va. – Sanford, Fla.	Auto Train^^	Roomette + Vehicle	$533	1,066	2,132
Chicago to Washington, D.C.	Capitol Limited	Bedroom	$408	816	1,632
Philadelphia to New York	Northeast Regional	Coach	$56	112	224
San Francisco to Chicago	California Zephyr	Bedroom	$852	1,704	3,408
Portland to Vancouver, B.C.	Amtrak Cascades	Coach	$65	130	260
Denver to Salt Lake City	California Zephyr	Coach	$82	164	328
Los Angeles to San Diego	Pacific Surfliner	Coach	$37	74	148
Chicago to Seattle	Empire Builder	Roomette	$441	882	1,764

Whether traveling for work, visiting family or friends, or taking a trip across the country, Amtrak allows customers to skip the hassles of the road, and enjoy more legroom and spacious seats – more reasons why Amtrak is the smarter way to travel.

Restrictions apply. *Sample fares are one-way, subject to availability and may not be available on all trains. ^Acela Express point earning includes 25 percent bonus for Business Class. ^^Auto Train fare includes price of roomette for one customer and one vehicle. Other restrictions may apply.

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