How do I verify for the Amtrak student discount?

The discount is applied automatically when qualifying travel is selected, or enter code V814 in the Amtrak app. You must carry a valid student ID when travelling. (read on the Amtrak page on Sep 8, 2026.)

How long does the Amtrak student discount last?

Amtrak does not publish a renewal rule. Verification services usually re-check you every 12 months. We re-check this page monthly (last review: Sep 8, 2026); if checkout shows something different, checkout wins.

Amtrak Student Discount 2026: Who Qualifies and How to Verify

Amtrak puts an age line on its student discount, and that is what trips people up. Here is the exact rule, how you verify through the brand itself, and how long it lasts.

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What you get: 15% off
Verify with: Amtrak itself
Who qualifies: Students aged 17 to 24
Re-verify: Every visit

What you get at Amtrak

15% off rail fares for student passengers, on purchases made at least one day in advance.

Who qualifies for the Amtrak student discount

Students aged 17 to 24.

How to verify Amtrak’s student discount

1
Prove your enrollment to Amtrak
The discount is applied automatically when qualifying travel is selected, or enter code V814 in the Amtrak app. You must carry a valid student ID when travelling.
2
Apply it at Amtrak checkout
3
Re-verify every visit

Limits and exclusions

Coach and Acela Business Class only, availability limited on busy trains, and several routes are excluded (Keystone, Pennsylvanian, Missouri River Runner, Hiawatha, Borealis, Wolverine and others).

Other brands that verify students themselves

Amtrak checks you itself, so nothing carries over — each of these asks for its own proof.

Other brands verified through Direct
Brand	Discount	Re-verify
Amazon Prime	6 months free, then Prime at half price	Every visit
AMC Theatres	Student pricing on tickets every day with a student ID	Every visit
Xfinity	Student internet from $35/month plus a prepaid card	Every visit
Adobe	Discounted Creative Cloud for students and teachers	Once a year
Dell	10% student discount plus Dell Rewards	Every visit
Microsoft 365	Office 365 Education free with a school email	You keep the plan as long…

All student discounts →

Not affiliated with Amtrak. Rules read on the Amtrak page on Sep 8, 2026; programs change without notice and checkout always wins. Last review of the section: Sep 8, 2026.

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