Amtrak is offering passengers fares on various routes across the United States, rail transportation news portal Railway Supply announced. Discounts up to 30%launched the “Winter Travel Passion” campaign that offers This special sale covers periods outside the holiday season, offering the opportunity to travel affordably and comfortably during the winter months. This campaign was detailed on Amtrak’s official website and press release from November 2025. The opportunity to travel with views like an Amtrak train crossing the Steel Bridge in Portland, Oregon is now more accessible.
Campaign Conditions and Validity Dates
Amtrak’s Winter Wanderlust campaign, November 13, 2025Valid for reservations made until. Travel period with discounted tickets 2 December 2025 to 15 March 2026It covers in between. discount, both Coach (Economy)class tickets and Acela Business ClassIncludes tickets. However, these discounted seats are limited and can only be reserved through Amtrak’s website and mobile app. Passengers are advised to book early as seats may sell out quickly.
Some blackout dates have been determined for which the campaign is not valid and travel demand is highest: 19-23 December 2025, 26-30 December 2025, 1-4 January 2026, 16 and 19 January 2026, and 13 and 16 February 2026. Travels outside these dates will be able to fully benefit from the discount.
Routes and Sample Fares Included in the Discount
The Winter Wanderlust discount covers most long-distance and regional Amtrak routes. Sample approved fares for Coach class New York ↔ Boston from $59and for Acela from $88getting started, Chicago ↔ New York from $63, Miami ↔ Tampa from $16and Portland ↔ Seattle from $28Available at starting prices.
Sample Fees:
- New York ↔ Boston:$59 (Coach)
- Chicago ↔ New York:$63
- Miami ↔ Tampa:$16
- Portland ↔ Seattle:$28
- New York ↔ Savannah:$99
However, some subsidized regional routes, such as the Adirondack, Capitol Corridor and Downeaster, are excluded from this proposal.
Amtrak Travel Experience and Sustainability
Amtrak notes that even all discounted fares offer standard services such as reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, electrical outlets and café cars. Additional services such as sleeping cars and food service also increase comfort on long-distance trains. In addition, thanks to the stations, most of which are located in the city center, passengers do not waste time with airport transfers and queues. Amtrak also highlights this campaign as part of its sustainability goals, as trains emit lower emissions than air and ground travel. To benefit from discounts for those who want to travel no later than 13 November 2025They must make a reservation by .
