The 2013 Santa Barbara Car Free Train Discount
Save 20 percent
when you
purchase a ticket for travel on the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® or the San
Joaquin® (plus associated thruway
buses) to or from all nine
Amtrak stations in Santa Barbara County: Santa Barbara, Goleta,
Carpinteria, Solvang, Buellton, Lompoc, Surf, Guadalupe
and Santa Maria!
View rack card promoting Amtrak discount and Car Free promotions (PDF).
See Official Terms and Conditions.
Here's how it works:
Three day advance reservations are required. You must register on this page to obtain the link to Amtrak's site and purchase your tickets. Have your information for ticket purchase ready before you complete registration (view train schedules and general information at Amtrak.com). You may not use the discount for purchase on board the train, at any station, or for purchase of a gift certificate.
Note: You will not receive a promotional code, and you must select a Pacific Surfliner or San Joaquin train to be eligible for the discount. You need to follow the blue "Book it Now" path once you are on the special page.
This offer is valid for sale through December 16, 2013 and for travel between January 4, 2013 and December 19, 2013 on the Pacific Surfliner or San Joaquin to or from any Amtrak station in Santa Barbara County: Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Solvang, Buellton, Lompoc, Surf, Guadalupe and Santa Maria.
Discount is NOT available for travel on the holiday dates listed here:
- February 15 and 18, 2013
- March 28-29, 2013
- April 1, 2013
- May 24, 2013
- August 30, 2013
- September 2, 2013
- October 11, 2013
- November 26-27, and November 30, 2013
Offer is valid for 20 percent off of the best available regular adult fare. The offer can't be combined with any other discounts. Up to 2 children ages 2-15 may accompany each adult at half of the regular (full, not discounted) adult fare. Offer is valid for business class travel upon full payment of applicable accommodation charges. Once travel has begun, no changes to the itinerary are permitted, fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice, other restrictions may apply.
To receive the link to the page on Amtrak's website where you can purchase tickets at the discount, first, be ready to purchase your tickets, and then register on this page.
For train schedules and general information, see Amtrak.com.
Official Terms and Conditions
Valid for 20% off the regular (full) adult rail fare. Valid for sale December 27, 2012 - December 16, 2013. Valid for travel January 4 - December 19, 2013. Blackouts apply on the following dates: - February 15 and 18, 2013 - March 28 - 29, 2013 - April 1, 2013 - May 24, 2013 - August 30, 2013 - September 2, 2013 - October 11, 2013 - November 26-27, and 30, 2013 - December 1, 2013 Advance reservations are required (including unreserved) a minimum of three (3) days prior to travel. Exclusively available at Amtrak.com via a link after registering at www.SantaBarbaraCarFree.org or www.SantaBarbaraFamilyFun.com. Valid for travel on the Pacific Surfliner, San Joaquin and associated thruways, except not valid on the 7000-8999 Thruway Series. Valid for travel to/from the following Santa Barbara County Stations only: Caprinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Surf, Solvang, Santa Maria and Buellton. Seating is limited, seats may not be available on all trains at all times. Valid for coach seats. Upgrade to Business Class is available upon full payment of applicable accomodation charges. In addition to the discount restrictions, this offer is also subject to any restrictions, blackouts and refund rules that apply to the type of fare purchased. Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Not combinable with any other discount offer. Once travel has begun, no changes to the itinerary are permitted. Other restrictions may apply.
Amtrak, Pacific Surfliner, and San Joaquin are registered service marks of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.