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30% Off Gold Runner Weekend Tickets

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Gold Runner and its Thruway bus connections are now the most affordable and easy ways to reach California’s best destinations without worrying about gas, parking or traffic — so you can make the most of your weekends.

Book your 30% off weekend tickets today: Discount applies automatically from this page or use code V617 on the Amtrak app.

  1. Discount Details
    • Promotion Code: V617
    • Valid for 30% off rail fare on Saturdays and Sundays.
  2. Fare Rules
    • Changes and Cancellation rules of the fare purchase apply.
  3. Travel Validity
    • Valid routes:
      • Gold Runner and associated Amtrak Connection buses except for 7000-8999 Series.
      • Valid on Amtrak Connection buses between Merced/Fresno, CA, and Yosemite National Park.
      • Class restrictions: Coach only.
  4. Sale, Travel Dates and Blackout Dates
    • Valid for Sale: April 1, 2026 – July 25, 2026.
    • Valid for Travel: April 4, 2026 – July 26, 2026.
    • Blackout Dates: All Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays April 5-6, 2026, May 22, 2026, May 25, 2026, June 19, 2026, June 22, 2026, July 2-3, 2026, July 5, 2026,
    • Advance Purchase Requirement: 1-Day Advance Purchase.
  5. Additional Information
    • Valid for all passenger types. 
    • Upgrades are not permitted. 
    • Seating is limited and may not be available on all trains, dates, or departures.
    • Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice.
    • Subject to any restrictions, blackouts, and refund rules that apply to the type of fare purchased.
    • Other restrictions may apply. 
    • Valid for group travel with no additional discounts.
    • Not valid on bookings made with Amtrak Guest Rewards points.
    • Not valid on Points & Cash bookings.
    • Amtrak and Amtrak Connection are registered service marks of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

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