Earn double points on Amtrak travel this fall
Amtrak is back with another double points promotion, where you can earn 2x Guest Rewards points on all of your rides. This promotion is open to everyone — you just need to register to participate.
You will first need to register for the Double Points promotion here. Once registered, you must purchase a train ticket for travel from now through Oct. 31, 2022, and complete travel during those dates. There's no limit to how many bonus points you can earn with the promotion.
Amtrak Guest Rewards points are quite valuable. We value them 2.5 cents per point, the highest of any award currency. At the same time, they aren't as easy to earn as other currencies. For instance, you can't transfer points directly from any of the major credit card programs.
Although Amtrak points can be transferred to a few different hotel programs, they are best used when redeeming for train travel. Reward prices are roughly tied to the ticket's cash cost. To get the best value from your points, you'll want to use them on trips when the cheapest saver-level tickets are sold out.
If you decide to hop on the promotion, pay for the tickets with a travel rewards card that earns additional points on train fare. Likewise, check out our ultimate guide to Amtrak Guest Rewards for more on how to earn and burn points with the loyalty program.
Additional reporting by Victoria Walker and Andrew Kunesh.
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