USA Rail Pass Adventure Awaits SalePurchase by 1/20
First published January 14, 2026
It’s that time of year for the USA Rail Pass flash sale!
The pass is regularly $499, but will be on sale for $250 starting January 14 through January 20.
Please visit the Rail Pass webpage
Terms and Conditions
- Offer: $250 ($249 off USA Rail Pass)
- Valid for Sale: January 14, 2026 – January 20, 2026
- Travel Dates: 120 from pass purchase; 30 days from first lift
- Passenger Types: Adult
- Blackout Dates: None
• USA Rail Pass is valid for travel on all Amtrak trains except Auto Train, Acela, Amtrak Connection Buses (7000-7999 series), and the Canadian portion of trains operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada.
• USA Rail Pass is not a ticket and is not valid for travel; it is used to obtain all tickets for travel.
• USA Rail Pass holders must confirm each trip (train and date) on Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app or an Amtrak agent prior to traveling.
• The pass validity period is 120 days following the date of purchase. Once the first segment is completed, the traveler will have 30 days before the pass expires.
• When traveling on a USA Rail Pass, the traveler must have a ticket and a reservation for each train boarded.
• USA Rail Pass entitles travel in regular Coach class seats.
• Once the first travel segment is reserved, you must complete your travel within the selected travel duration of the pass. The travel duration period begins on the first date of travel, not the date on which the reservation was made.
• Travel is restricted to four one-way trips between two cities, and to all cities in between, over the same route.
• Unused rail pass is fully refundable if requested within pass validity period (120 days) and no segments have been booked.
• If a pass holder has booked travel, pass is also fully refundable up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure of the first booked segment.
• Pass is refundable inside 48 hours of scheduled departure of the first booked segment, less a 25% cancelation fee.
• Pass is non-refundable following the scheduled departure of the first booked segment.
• Pass has no remaining value following the validity period—even if no segments have been booked or used.
• USA Rail Pass prices are subject to change and are not guaranteed until actual travel reservations are made.
• USA Rail Pass may not be combined with other offers, discounts, or promotions.
• USA Rail Pass is not available for purchase onboard trains.
• USA Rail Pass is non-transferable.
USA Rail Pass Promotion 2026