Redemption for San Joaquins, connecting Thruway included?

[Guest_rms492_*]

Hello, I am trying to redeem an AGR (1000 points) to be used on the San Joaquins, LAX-OKJ.

However, when attempting to redeem online, I only get the Coast Starlight.

I don't want that one (that one is what 5500 points?), I want the San Joaquins for 1000 points.

But I was wondering if the Thruway bus connection from LAX-BFD is allowed also to be redeemed as part of it?

Thanks

 

[chuljin]

I've done precisely that a few times (great deal, isn't it?); it's absolutely possible ...

... but not online. You must call AGR at +1(800)307-5000 to do so, as it involves a connection. Only coach, business, or Acela first (but not sleeper) involving a single train segment (but not two or more, including the thruway buses) can be booked online:

Amtrak Guest Rewards members can redeem earned points for one-way trips; two reservations are required for round-trip travel. Reservations can only be made on direct trains between your origin and destination cities. Sleeping accommodations and travel requiring connecting trains are not currently redeemable online.

Enjoy your trip!

(and write a trip report!)

 

[the_traveler]

A certain YES!

I've redeemed 1,000 points for a LAX-SAC trip - and that included a bus LAX-BFD, a train BFD-SKN and a bus SKN-SAC!

 

[Bigval109]

A certain YES!
I've redeemed 1,000 points for a LAX-SAC trip - and that included a bus LAX-BFD, a train BFD-SKN and a bus SKN-SAC!

I just redeemed 2000 points for two tickets from oakland to Lax Okj to bfd train and thur way bfd to lax. I'm ready to ride.