Here’s what you gotta know to make the most of Amtrak’s Guest Rewards program.
Amtrak Guest Rewards' core purpose is to reward its most loyal passengers, and it does so handsomely.
The program allows members to earn two points per dollar spent on every Amtrak trip.
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To become an Amtrak Guest Rewards member, travelers just need tosign up onlineor by phone at 1-800-307-5000.
They will then receive a unique Amtrak Guest Rewards number to input for all their travels.
And like we said, it’s free and easy.
But it also goes beyond the rails.
Here’s what else travelers should know about the Amtrak Guest Rewards program.
Just double-check to place your request within 90 days of traveling.
But that’s not all.
Most Amtrak trips and trip upgrades start at around 5,000 points.
To reserve a hotel, head to its hotel search page.
Then select “spend points” before searching.
Users can earn points with their bookings as well.
But that’s not all.
The point-to-dollar values vary here.
There are plenty of entertainment partners, too.
Rewards members can exchange points for gift cards to Apple, AMC Theaters, and Regal Entertainment Group.
Hang on, there’s more.