Amtrak doesn’t have a teacher discount. Its everyday discounts cover kids, seniors, military, veterans, students and groups, and educators aren’t on the list. If you’re taking a class on a trip, the group rate for 15 or more paying passengers is the one to ask about. If you’re riding on your own, a teacher pays the regular fare unless you fit one of those other categories for a different reason.
Amtrak runs trains on the Northeast Corridor and on regional and long-distance routes across the country, and Acela Business Class is one of its fare classes.
How To Get The Amtrak Teacher Discount
There’s no teacher code or ID check. Here’s what to do depending on your trip:
- For a school group of 15 or more paying passengers, send Amtrak’s online group travel request, call 1-800-USA-1GRP or email groupsales@amtrak.com.
- For a student ride, search on Amtrak’s site or app and enter the student code V814 before you pay.
- Otherwise, book the fare you’re quoted, and check the total at checkout before you pay.
Group Travel For A School Trip
Groups with 15 or more paying passengers may be eligible for a discount, and it applies to Coach tickets only. It isn’t valid on all trains, and Amtrak decides case by case. Amtrak doesn’t post the size of the discount, so you won’t have a number until the group desk quotes your trip. For minors, you need at least one chaperone for every six riders under 18. Send your request early, since group space is limited and requests are approved based on availability.
The Student Discount
Student passengers 17 to 24 with a valid student ID get 15% off using code V814. It works in Coach and Acela Business Class, and it isn’t valid on Guest Rewards points bookings. A set of routes is excluded, including Keystone, Pennsylvanian, Hiawatha, Wolverine and Capitol Corridor. It’s a student fare, so it helps a college-age child, not a working teacher.
Other Categories That Might Apply To You
Seniors save 10%, and so do active-duty military, their spouses and dependents, veterans and Rail Passengers Association members. Kids ride 50% off. A teacher who is also a veteran or an RPA member can take the 10%, since none of these categories ask about your job. If you’re planning a bigger trip, our car and travel discounts for teachers cover other ways to get there for less.
Q&A
Does Amtrak have a teacher discount?
No. Amtrak’s everyday discounts don’t include teachers, educators or school employees.
How big does a group need to be?
15 or more paying passengers, and the discount applies to Coach tickets only.
How many chaperones do I need for students?
One for every six minors under 18 on the train.
Is a group discount available on every train?
No. Amtrak says group discounts aren’t valid on all trains and are offered at its discretion.
What’s the student discount code?
V814, for riders 17 to 24 with a valid student ID, in Coach and Acela Business Class.
Can I use points on a student-discount booking?
No. The student discount isn’t valid on Guest Rewards points bookings.
Who do I contact about a school group?
Amtrak’s group desk at 1-800-USA-1GRP or groupsales@amtrak.com.
More Information:
Amtrak posts its group travel, student discount and everyday discounts terms online. If you’re flying instead, see our Southwest teacher discount post.