Student and Veteran Discounts
Student Discount Programs
The Student Advantage Card is the nation's largest student discount program. Students are eligible to receive a 15% discount on the best available adult rail fare on most Amtrak trains all year long. You must present both a valid Student Advantage Card and a valid photo ID at time of ticket purchase and onboard trains to receive the discount. Each of these items must be valid for the current school term. For Auto Train service, Student Advantage cardholders receive a 15% discount off adult rail fare but no discount on their vehicles. The Student Advantage Card is valid only on the American portion of services operated jointly between Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada. The Student Advantage discount is not valid for any Rail Passes or Multi-Ride tickets.
More than 5 million students around the world will purchase an International Student Identity Card (ISIC) this year. To qualify for your ISIC, you must be age 12 or older and currently enrolled as a degree seeking student at an accredited institution. Students holding a valid ISIC are eligible to receive a 15% discount on the best available adult rail fare on most Amtrak trains all year long. You must present both a valid ISIC and a valid photo ID at time of ticket purchase and onboard trains to receive the discount. Each of these items must be valid for the current school term. For Auto Train service, ISIC cardholders receive a 15% discount off adult rail fare but no discount on their vehicles. The ISIC is valid only on the American portion of services operated jointly between Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada. The ISIC discount is not valid for any Rail Passes or Multi-Ride tickets.
Click here to apply for your International Student Identity Card.
Veteran Discount Program
The Veterans AdvantageTM is a discount card program for veterans. Veterans holding a valid Veterans Advantage Members Card are eligible to receive a 15% discount on the lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains. You must enroll with Veterans Advantage and receive a 10-digit travel discount code that can be used immediately to book your Amtrak travel. The Veterans Advantage is valid only on the American portion of services operated jointly between Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada.
Click here to apply for your Veterans Advantage Card.