lyineltrain
Train Attendant
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- Jun 16, 2017
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Just an update. Amtrak gave us $400 credit on the sleeper A room change issue. Better than nothing.
I would consider that as much more than “fair compensation”, as you also received a fare discount when you yourself instituted the modification to your original reservation…Just an update. Amtrak gave us $400 credit on the sleeper A room change issue. Better than nothing.
So lyineltrain received a Fair Discount on top of a Fare Discount !I would consider that as much more than “fair compensation”, as you also received a fare discount when you yourself instituted the modification to your original reservation…
Have you previously booked at a higher price. If you did call Amtrak Customer Service and they will adjust the price and give you and e-credit.Just caught the "DIP" in AutoTrain prices for our return trip -
NB in March of 2025 as low as $517-Roomette & $727-Bedroom
What date in March, if you’d like to share?Just caught the "DIP" in AutoTrain prices for our return trip -
NB in March of 2025 as low as $517-Roomette & $727-Bedroom
Yuup - last year I noticed the Black Friday prices, but you risk availability sometimes. I booked on POINTS so, unless it's a significant difference, I'll probably stick with what I have. Although, one year I found a better deal after booking with points, and I re-booked to get the points credited back. When you do that there's also a risk, since you must first cancel the original, and then hope that there's still availability to what you want at the new point level (We actually were re-assigned cars, and lost a C Bedroom for an A bedroom (a little smaller footprint)Have you previously booked at a higher price. If you did call Amtrak Customer Service and they will adjust the price and give you and e-credit.
In November on Black Friday the price will be even lower when they have their annual sale.
3/2 through 3/7What date in March, if you’d like to share?
All the dates I checked for mid to late March show the full fare prices. Thanks.
Just caught the "DIP" in AutoTrain prices for our return trip -
NB in March of 2025 as low as $517-Roomette & $727-Bedroom
Hahaha - but who wants to go to Orlando when it’s hot and stay in the Northeast when it’s cold !?For those taking the Autotrain I would caution you not to go during "snowbird months. I would guess that's Oct-Nov.-Jan going south and April-May going North. The train frequently sells out and the wait for meals can be significant. From past experience May was a good travel month on that route. We have taken that train when it was less than half full.
For those who have been following this particular post, the NB Auto Train prices for late March 2025 (as of today 5/17/24) for 2 travelers are now $171 coach, $514 roomette, $829 bedroom.Just caught the "DIP" in AutoTrain prices for our return trip -
NB in March of 2025 as low as $517-Roomette & $727-Bedroom
Bedroom on 3/2 just went up to $916 !!For those who have been following this particular post, the NB Auto Train prices for late March 2025 (as of today 5/17/24) for 2 travelers are now $171 coach, $514 roomette, $829 bedroom.
Booking early (for the AT) doesn’t necessarily guarantee the lowest pricing. You should constantly monitor pricing, and also look for flash sales.
I wonder if that will still apply during the peak snowbird migration season.I noticed the today that the seniors discount of 10% now applies to the Auto Train. Not sure if it is temporary or a new permanent thing.
I did a dummy booking for March 8, 2025 Sanford to Lorton and it applied to that date.I wonder if that will still apply during the peak snowbird migration season.
Check the math on that discount. It looks like Senior rate gets a 4% to 7% discount, varying by room selection..................I noticed the today that the seniors discount of 10% now applies to the Auto Train. Not sure if it is temporary or a new permanent thing.
I am a coach type passenger and it works out to 10%Funny you mention that. When we booked, I selected seniors, and it yielded a discount of about 5%.
If it’s the full 10% now, that will be great!
Check the math on that discount. It looks like Senior rate gets a 4% to 7% discount, varying by room selection..................
OK ! That’s AwesomeI am a coach type passenger and it works out to 10%
Ahhh - Got it! Thanks for clarifying.typically, the senior discount applies to the rail fare, not the accommodation, so 10% of the rail fare will result in a varying percentage discount if you include the room. but it is 10% of the rail fare regardless
Do you always go coach??I am a coach type passenger and it works out to 10%
We tried the roomette once and was not enjoyable. The upper bunk was too close to the ceiling and neither one of us could sleep up there. We ended up folding up the beds and sleeping in the seats. The bedroom prices are outrages as far as I am concerned. I am looking for a economical way of getting to Florida. Have taken coach for 17 years now, as you said you get little sleep from all the goings on. It is only 1 night and you can recover when you arrive in Florida.Do you always go coach??
We traveled in Coach on 2 round trips, and we probably won’t do ir again. We didn’t get any sleep; the seats are not that comfortable, and the noise from the doors and orher passengers was incessant. And that was when Coach also got meals.
You are more resilient than us
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