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Update 8/11/20: Deal available again. Must book by August 15 for travel from August 14 – September 30.
The Offer
- Buy a roomette on Amtrak and bring a companion for free
The Fine Print
- For sale July 7 – 17, 2020
- For travel July 13 – September 30, 2020
- Valid for one (1) free companion rail fare with the purchase of one roomette.
- Advance reservations are required a minimum of three (3) days prior to travel.
- Offer is valid on all trains with roomettes, except Auto Train.
- Paying adult and free companion must travel in the same room and reserve in same reservation.
- Space is subject to availability.
- Offer is not transferrable and is not combinable with any other discount offer.
- In addition to the discount restrictions; this offer is also subject to any restrictions, blackouts, and refund rules that apply to the type of fare purchased.
- Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Once travel has begun; no changes to the itinerary are permitted.
- Sleeper cancellation rules apply.
- Cancel at least 15 days prior to scheduled departure, a 25% cancellation applies. Rooms cancelled less than 15 days prior to scheduled departure and prior to departure will receive a non-refundable eVoucher and a 25% cancellation fee will apply
- Cancellation fees waived upon customers request through August 31, 2020.
- Please refer to discount code V306.
- Other restrictions may apply.
Our Verdict
Not sure if this type of travel would be better or worse than flying during COVID. Obviously with this you have your own private roomette but total travel time is going to be much longer. I’ll leave that to the medical experts to decide.