Travel on Amtrak and Bring a Companion for Free

Traveling alone is always an experience worthwhile, but traveling with a companion can be even better. Thus, Amtrak is offering a limited-time opportunity for customers to bring a friend or loved one for free.

This limited-time sale is available between January 7 – 12, 2020 on select routes in both Coach and sleeping accommodations. Amtrak routes available for this special offer include California Zephyr, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, City of New Orleans, Coast Starlight, Crescent, Empire Builder, Lake Shore Limited, Palmetto, Silver Meteor, Silver Star, Southwest Chief, Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle.

The offer is valid for one free companion rail fare traveling on the same reservation as one full adult fare from February 1, 2020, through June 12, 2020. Blackout dates are April 10, April 13 and May 22 through May 25.