What is an Amtrak card?

What is an Amtrak card? With a variety of benefits and perks, the Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard® and Amtrak Guest Rewards® Mastercard® are your tickets to new experiences. Use your card everywhere you shop, dine or travel to earn rewards faster.

Can a family sit together on Amtrak?

Unless otherwise noted on the rare, reserved seating trains, you and your little ones can sit anywhere you'd like. Early boarding also means that adults traveling with kids have first dibs on sitting together aboard the train.

How much is an Amtrak card?

The $99-annual-fee Amtrak credit card features a limited-time welcome offer: Earn 40,000 bonus points after you spend $1,000 in the first three billing cycles (as of March 2023).

Do any credit cards partner with Amtrak?

Amtrak Guest Rewards Preferred Mastercard: Best for Amtrak loyalists. If you frequently use Amtrak, you're going to want to consider the Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard®*.

Is Amtrak membership free?

Amtrak Guest Rewards | Join for Free & Start Earning Today.

Does the Amtrak credit card have a foreign transaction fee?

Other Amtrak Guest Rewards Mastercard Card Benefits 10% onboard rebate: Get 10% back on onboard food and beverage purchases in the form of a statement credit. No foreign transaction fees: No foreign transaction fees charged on purchases made with your card outside the U.S.

Is Amtrak just a passenger train?

Amtrak operates passenger trains across a national system consisting of three service lines: Northeast Corridor (NEC), Long-Distance and State-Supported.

Can I use Amtrak points for someone else?

As an Amtrak Guest Rewards member, you can share your points with someone else.

How many points do you need for a free trip on Amtrak?

YOUR ROUTE TO REWARD TRAVEL Redeeming your points is easy and exciting—with reward travel starting at just 400 points to over 500 destinations. Ready to ride?

Is Amtrak US owned?

Amtrak is a federally chartered corporation, with the federal government as majority stockholder. The Amtrak Board of Directors is appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Amtrak is operated as a for-profit company, rather than a public authority.

Is Amtrak train cheaper than flying?

For shorter trips, it is definitely cheaper to take Amtrak than it is to fly. There is also a much smaller chance your Amtrak trip will be negatively impacted by bad weather.

Are drinks complimentary on Amtrak trains?

Complimentary beverages are available throughout your journey. First drink is on us.