CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Planes, trains and automobiles -- there are plenty of ways to travel the country. If you’re looking to book a trip soon, you might want to consider riding by train to save some money.
WCNC Charlotte has a deal too good to pass up so you’re not left asking "where's the money" on your next vacation.
Amtrak is offering riders a pretty sweet deal right now, but you’ll need to book soon. Amtrak is once again offering a USA Rail Pass for just $449, that's a savings of $50. However, you have to book by Jan. 25.
The pass lets riders take a multi-segment trip for one low fixed price, but there are some caveats.
The pass comes with 10 segments. A travel segment occurs whenever you board and disembark one of Amtrak’s trains. For example, if your trip involves making one connection, you will use two segments.
The pass is valid for 120 days after your purchase and once you begin your first segment, you have 30 days to complete the rest of the segments.
So if you’re looking to travel from Charlotte to Raleigh, the pass might not make sense -- but it could be useful for longer cross-country trips where you’re making a lot of stops.
WCNC Charlotte is always asking "where's the money?" If you need help, reach out to WCNC Charlotte by emailing money@wcnc.com.
Right now, the rail pass is only available for travel in coach class. Upgrades to business class and private room accommodations are not available at this time. Click here for more restrictions, or to buy a pass.
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