(The Associated Press circulated the following on May 17.)
BOSTON — Are you the parent of a high school student planning a trip this summer to look at college campuses?
If you’re considering traveling by train, take a look at Amtrak’s free companion travel offer for campus visits. The discount allows a parent or guardian to travel free when accompanying a high school junior or senior on a college campus visit.
There are some restrictions. Reservations must be made at least seven days prior to travel. The discount is not available on the Acela Express or Auto Train, and seats are limited and subject to availability. There are also a series of blackout dates, during which the discount is not available. The blackout dates include May 25-28 and Aug. 31-Sept. 3.
For details, go to www.campusvisit.com/amtrak.