What Are Multi-Ride Passes?
- Monthly Pass: Valid for up to two trips a day (one in each direction) for a calendar month. Amtrak
- 10-Ride Pass: Good for ten rides over 45 or 90 days. Amtrak
- 6-Ride Student Pass: Valid 365 days, but only on specific routes (Capitol Corridor, Downeaster, San Joaquins)
Go beyond the round-trip ticket and save big.
Commuter
Multi-Ride Pass
Best if you’re planning several trips to the same destination.
- Commute between two destinations
- Monthly, 10-ride, and 6-ride options
- Pay a single, discounted fare
Commuter
USA Rail Pass
Best if you want to explore the country and make stops along the way.
- Hop on/off the train across 500 destinations
- 10 segments over 30 days
- Pay a single, discounted fare
Commuter
California Rail Pass
Best if you want to explore California and make stops along the way.
- Hop on/off the train within California
- 7 days of travel over 21 days
- Pay a single, discounted fare
How RideReserve Works
all multi-ride pass holders must confirm each trip using Amtrak RideReserve—via the website, app, or agent—to ensure reserved services. Two confirmations per day, anytime from 14 days before departure up until departure time.
Pass Restrictions
- Multi-Ride Passes cannot be used on Acela trains, Auto Train, California Zephyr, and specific long-distance routes.
Track Your Usage
Riders can review remaining rides and ride history (date, time, service) via the Amtrak
Pass Transfer Policy
- Not transferable, except on Pacific Surfliner: a 10-Ride pass may be used by more than one person traveling together if the pass’s owner is among them
How to Buy
- Can be purchased via Amtrak, GoUSATrains.com, kiosks, or by calling +1-888-862-2075.
- Route-specific passes like California Rail Pass purchased by phone (888)-862-2075
USA & California Rail Passes
- USA Rail Pass: Hop on/off across 500+ destinations; 10 segments within 30 days for approx. $499 (sometimes discounted to ~$299)
- California Rail Pass: 7 travel days over 21-day span; $159 for adults, $79.50 for children; valid on regional California corridors.
Ticket Refund & Cancellation Policies
- Multi-Ride Passes (six-ride, ten-ride): Refundable only if unused and unexpired; after first ride or expiry, non-refundable.
- Monthly Passes: Tiered cancellation policy depending on timing—details available on Amtrak.