Rail Passengers Association Membership Discount

Rail Passengers Association Members Save 10%

Rail Passengers Association (RPA) members are eligible to receive a 10% discount on the lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains. Visit the Rail Passengers Association web site for information about becoming a member.

Three-Day Advance Purchase

To use the Rail Passengers Association discount, you must book your tickets (including tickets for travel on unreserved trains) at least three days in advance of travel.

If you make any change to your itinerary, you must re-qualify for any membership discount used. This means that, to be eligible to receive an applicable membership discount, any change to your itinerary must be made at least three days in advance of travel.

Membership Card Required

You must present your current, valid Rail Passengers Association membership card at the time your tickets are issued. Conductors may ask to see your membership card during your trip. Please carry your card with you onboard. Members with “Family” membership cards must each carry their own card with them.

How to Enter Your Rail Passengers Association Membership Discount Number When Booking Online

To take advantage of this discount when booking your travel online:

  • Use the Fare Finder at the beginning of your search and select 'Rail Passengers Association' for each passenger as appropriate. Then, enter your membership number on the 'Passenger Information' page of the booking process.
  • Or, in your user profile, select 'Rail Passengers Association' in the 'Travel Profile' section, and enter your membership number. Rail Passengers Association will be pre-selected as your preferred passenger discount type, and your membership number will appear, already filled-in, in the appropriate text field.
  • When entering your membership number, omit any spaces and dashes.

Discount Limitations

  • The Rail Passengers Association discount does not apply to non-Acela Business class, First class or sleeping accommodation. These upgrades are permitted upon payment of the full accommodation charges.
  • The Rail Passengers Association discount is not valid for travel on certain Amtrak Thruway connecting services.
  • The Rail Passengers Association discount is not valid on the Canadian portion of services operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada.
  • The Rail Passengers Association discount may not be combinable with other discount offers; refer to the terms and conditions for each offer.
  • Additional restrictions may apply.