If you’re looking for train travel deals, now is a great time to take advantage of fall and winter promotions. In the United States, both Amtrak and Brightline are offering discounts on many popular routes. Here is a list of the latest promotions to save on your next train ride.
Brightline – “Bright Friday” Sale
If you are waiting for a good deal to ride the new Orlando-South Florida Brightline service, this is your chance! The high-speed rail company is having a “Bright Friday” Sale offering discounted fares on this route.
There are three options to save on train travel:
- Orlando-South Florida: You can find one-way adult Smart fares from $59 (usually starting at $79), with children’s tickets at 50% off. The sale is available now until November 27, 2023 (Cyber Monday), for rides through February 2024.
Saving Tip: If your travel dates are flexible, you can find Smart fares from $44.25 one way, which is lower than advertised.
- Orlando-West Palm Beach: 50% off on select Smart fares and discounted Premium fares until November 16, 2023.
- Thanksgiving Day Only: One-way Smart fares for traveling on Thursday, November 23, 2023, will be $39 for adults and $19 for kids.
Seating is limited and blackout dates apply.
Brightline offers 15 daily departures each from Orlando International Airport and MiamiCentral, connecting these two stations in approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
How to Book: Enter your desired travel dates and purchase your tickets directly on Brightline’s website or app.
[Expired] Amtrak – Winter Flash Sale
As part of its nationwide Winter Flash Sale, Amtrak is offering one-way fares for as low as $3 on regional trains and starting at $14 on Acela Business.
This train travel sale runs until November 15, 2023, for travel between December 4, 2023, and March 15, 2024.
Some of the cheapest fares include travel between Washington, DC, and Baltimore, as well as Philadelphia to Baltimore and Boston to Providence, all starting at $3.
You can also find discounted tickets to go from Washington, DC, to Philadelphia ($8), Baltimore to New York ($12), Portland to Seattle (from $22), and Chicago to Minneapolis (from $34).
For traveling on Acela Business, prices start at $14 on routes such as Baltimore-Washington, DC, and Boston-Providence.
Although this is a nationwide promotion, the following services are excluded: Ethan Allen, Vermonter, Hiawatha, San Joaquins, Pacific Surfliner, and 7000-8999 Thruway.
Once purchased, tickets cannot be changed. However, you can cancel your trip before departure, but you will be charged a 50% cancellation fee.
When booking, look for the green “Sale” fares, but remember that seating is limited and deals may run out anytime.
How to Book: Look for the discounted fares and book directly on Amtrak’s website or app.
In Summary
For travelers seeking great deals on train journeys this fall and winter, both Amtrak and Brighline are offering enticing discounts.
Brighline’s “Bright Friday” Sale offers discounted fares on the new Orlando-South Florida service, including special deals for Thanksgiving Day.
[Expired] Amtrak’s Winter Flash Sale, which runs until November 15, features one-way fares as low as $3 on regional trains and from $14 on Acela Business, with some exclusions.
Remember, these promotions have limited seating, so it’s advisable to act fast to secure these discounted fares.