Amtrak pricing help please?

Question

Hi. So I've looked on Amtrak website and I'm trying to look at a trip from San Luis obispo to Portland by train. So I tried to use the price tool, but haven't had much success. I have a few questions please.
1. When I told the tool what stations I was going to and going from, it said it was $268 for both round trip and one way for two people. That doesn't make sense.
2. Is there a difference in what you get with a coach vs what would b considered first class? Because with first class it says $268 and then for coach it's saying $268 Estimated. Please help. Thanks

Answer 1

Amtrak does pricing per trip. You have to choose a return trip option to see the full price of a round trip.



I'm not sure what you mean by "first class." The only train that actually has first class seating is the Acela in the NE corridor. On short-distance trains, there is business class, which has extra leg room. On long distance trains, first class would be a bedroom, which gives you a bed to sleep in, access to a shower, and meals in the dining car.

Answer 2

Amtrak Pricing

Answer 3

It is a common misconception among new riders that one way and round trip are quoted as the same price on amtrak.com, but they are the same one way deal. Amtrak can not quote you a round trip price, until after you select both the outbound and inbound trains. You only see the one way prices, and there is NO discount for a round trip, ever. They only allow you to book two one way tickets and add them up at the end. This is supposed to be just for convenience and scheduling and that's it. There is no separate fare zone for a round trip. They give you the flexibility to go where you want and when you want (except for during blackouts, if you're a points traveler, and sellouts, if you wait until the last minute to book).

Answer 4

Any fee substitute could unavoidably be up. each little thing linked with working a railroad like each little thing else rises in fee - it would not cut back. while you're confident that Amtrak is "too high priced" use Greyhound

Answer 5

Alex is right. You pay per trip.



In the future if you have any questions you can call Amtrak and I bet they would be more than happy to help. You can also shoot them an email.

Answer 6

Just go to , 800 - usarail. and talk to a rep