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“Fantastic!!! It’s very costly to visit schools and it is wonderful that Amtrak is assisting families at this important time in a student’s life. It certainly helps to take some of the financial burden off! In addition, many Moms and Dads are reluctant to drive long distances to view these colleges. Thanks Amtrak!!!”

Monica C., New Providence, NJ
 
 



Buy One Full Adult Fare Ticket,
Get 50% Off Companion Ticket!

We have partnered with Amtrak to make visiting campuses more affordable. Our “Buy one; get one 50% off” Campus Visit® Discount is the smart way for high school juniors and seniors to personally check out their top choices and make sure the college that looks so good in the brochure is really a good fit. Limited restrictions do apply. For example:

  1. Tickets must be booked a minimum of 3 days in advance; no exceptions.
  2. Students must travel with an adult, parent or guardian.
  3. Reservations must be made online through this Web site.
  4. This promotion is not valid for Acela Express trains.
  5. Some blackout dates apply for travel time and for when tickets can be purchased (see below).
MAKING YOUR RESERVATION
As soon as you know your travel dates and are ready to make your reservations, here’s all you need to do:

Step 1: Fill out short form below and click the "Submit" button.
Step 2: Follow the instructions on the "Tips" page that follows.
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (click here)


 
The Form:
*(required fields)
About the Travelers:
Student's Name*:

Name of Parent/Guardian* accompanying me:
Street Address*
City*
State* Zip Code*
Year of HS Graduation*
Email
I am the*: Other
I will be visiting colleges on this trip*.

Comments, Suggestions or Questions:

2009/10 Ticket Sales and Blackout Dates
Tickets for 2009 travel must be purchased on or before December 13, 2009. Remaining travel blackout dates for 2009 are as follows: NOVEMBER 24-25 and 28-30; DECEMBER 17-23 and 26-30. Tickets for 2010 are on sale from JANUARY 1, 2010 through DECEMBER 13, 2010. Blackout dates for travel in 2010 are as follows: JANUARY 3-4; FEBRUARY 12 and 15; APRIL 2, 4, and 5; NOVEMBER 23-24 and 27-29; DECEMBER 17-23, and 26-30. A valid student ID will be required when you pick up your tickets.

If you need to speak with an Amtrak agent,
Call 1-800-USA-RAIL.
If you have any additional questions, call 877-88-PHILA.