Does anyone know if Amtrak has any discount codes for travel in April or May of 2008 yet? I'd like to plan a four day trip to DC during one of these two months, but I haven't been able to find any information on discount codes for this time period.
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No info on codes yet but I'm curious which trains you're planning on using. I know I'd be interested in the gonna be three hours later 'Silver Star' out of Cary possibly.
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quote:Originally posted by notelvis: No info on codes yet but I'm curious which trains you're planning on using. I know I'd be interested in the gonna be three hours later 'Silver Star' out of Cary possibly.
I'll be taking the 'Carolinian' out of Greensboro. I like the Greensboro station because of its well-lit long term parking lot, along with the fact that this station is staffed 24/7.
I take it that the new scheduling for the 'Silver Star' makes this train more convenient for you going north than it was with its old schedule---correct?
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I believe Amtrak just retired their "H636" 20% promotion. Therefore it may be a bit before they activate another. I will post here when I learn of one. Although they are no longer common, these codes sure can save a lot!
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I take it that the new scheduling for the 'Silver Star' makes this train more convenient for you going north than it was with its old schedule---correct? [/QB]
The new schedule, effective in late January will have the Silver Star running northbound about 3 hours later than it does now. Southbound is unchanged.
Actually, come to think of it, what I'm really curious about is a daylight ride from Hamlet to Raleigh. That hasn't been possible for years.
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quote:Originally posted by notelvis: Actually, come to think of it, what I'm really curious about is a daylight ride from Hamlet to Raleigh. That hasn't been possible for years.
Actually, it's been possible and very common for years - but it just hasn't been scheduled to be possible.
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quote:Originally posted by notelvis: Actually, come to think of it, what I'm really curious about is a daylight ride from Hamlet to Raleigh. That hasn't been possible for years.
Actually, it's been possible and very common for years - but it just hasn't been scheduled to be possible.
True, very true..... Posts: 100 | From: Kernersville, NC | Registered: Oct 2007
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quote:Originally posted by CoastStarlight99: I believe Amtrak just retired their "H636" 20% promotion. Therefore it may be a bit before they activate another. I will post here when I learn of one. Although they are no longer common, these codes sure can save a lot!
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