Military Personnel Save 10% and Get Ahead of the Ticket Line
Military Personnel Save 10% and Get Ahead of the Ticket Line
With valid active-duty United States Armed Forces identification cards, active-duty US military personnel, their spouses and their dependents are eligible to receive a 10% discount on the lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains, including for travel on the Auto Train. Just use the Fare Finder at the beginning of your search and select 'Military' for each passenger as appropriate to receive the discount.
Additionally, Amtrak supports and thanks our troops by welcoming the uniformed military personnel to the head of the ticket line.
Discount Limitations
We researched this on February 13, 2023.
If you’re active duty or retired military you may be eligible for discounts at many restaurants, businesses, and local establishments.
This includes all five branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine corps. Often the National Guard and Reserves are also included.
Often documentation is required to prove involvement with military and other government organizations.
To present your proof of active duty or veteran status make sure you have at least one of the following documents.
No. Most of the time the military member is required to apply for the discount for themselves and/or family.
Normally military discounts are reserved for the military member. Occasionally, depending on discount policy, immediate family members may also use it.
