California Seniors Save 15% on Train Travel
California Seniors Save 15% on Train Travel
California Everyday Discount for Senior Passengers
Travelers ages 62 and older can enjoy a 15% savings on select routes in California, including the Pacific Surfliner, Capitol Corridor and Gold Runner. Sink into your seat and enjoy the diverse scenery of the Golden State while traveling to top destinations, including San Diego, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara; Bakersfield, Fresno and Stockton; as well as the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, and Sacramento. Onboard amenities such as a Cafe Car, Wi-Fi, power outlets and spacious seating offer a comfortable ride that will have you arriving refreshed.
To take advantage of this offer, select “Adult” as your Traveler type when booking. The 15% discount will automatically apply to fares when qualifying travel is selected. If using the mobile app please use the promo code V282 at booking.
For other California route offers explore more of our California discounts.
Terms and Conditions
- Discount Details
- Promotion Code: V282.
- Valid for 15% off the regular (full) adult rail fare.
- Valid for senior citizens ages 62 and older.
- Fare Rules
- Changes and Cancellation rules of the fare purchase apply.
- Travel Validity
- Valid routes: Capitol Corridor, Gold Runner, Pacific Surfliner and Amtrak Connection buses except 7000-8999 Series.
- Class restrictions: Coach and Business class.
- Sale, Travel Dates, Blackout Dates, and Advance Purchase Requirement
- Blackout Dates:
- November 24-25, 2026, November 29, 2026 – December 1, 2026.
- November 23-24, 2027, November 28-30, 2027.
- November 21-22, 2028, November 25-27, 2028.
- Blackout Dates:
- Additional Information
- Not combinable with any other discount offer.
- 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.
- Not valid on bookings made with Amtrak Guest Rewards points.
- Not valid on Points & Cash bookings.
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