Amtrak student discount
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Yes — Amtrak offers a student discount.
15% off Amtrak train tickets for students aged 17-24 (up to 25% on select regional routes)
- How much
- 15% off (up to 25% on select regional routes)
- How to claim
- Book on amtrak.com or the Amtrak app selecting the student discount (app code V814)
- a valid student ID must be presented when traveling
- Book at least 1 day in advance
- Verification
- Student ID check — Age 17-24; valid student ID from an accredited institution required at travel. No third-party platform needed for the direct discount.
- Freshness
- Verified 15 days ago
- Where
- United States
- Expires
- No end date listed — ongoing
Verify your student status to claim →
Amtrak reserves this deal for verified students. Verifying with your school email is free and takes a moment — browsing everything else stays open.
The details
Amtrak runs a direct national student discount: travelers aged 17-24 save 15% on Coach and Acela Business Class fares booked at least one day in advance. Regional programs (California, New York, Virginia, Midwest) offer up to 25% off. In the Amtrak app the discount code is V814. Discounted seats are capacity-controlled and may be unavailable on peak trains; not valid with Guest Rewards points redemptions.