Amtrak Guest Rewards guide: How to earn and redeem points

Whether you take Amtrak for a quick trip along the Northeast Corridor or a cross-country train journey, it's worth joining Amtrak Guest Rewards. This free loyalty program lets you earn points on paid train tickets and redeem them for future travel, upgrades, lounge access and more.But there's more to Amtrak Guest Rewards than earning points on train tickets. You can also earn points through cobranded credit cards and partners, while frequent riders can unlock additional perks through elite status.Here's what you need to know about earning and redeeming Amtrak points and getting the most from the Guest Rewards program.How to earn Amtrak Guest Rewards pointsYou can earn Amtrak Guest Rewards points in many different ways, ranging from traveling on Amtrak to spending on Amtrak credit cards and even completing online surveys.Earn Amtrak points by taking the trainMembers earn 2 points per dollar spent on Amtrak travel. Plus, you'll get a 25% point bonus when traveling in business class and a 50% point bonus when traveling in Acela first class.ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUYThat means you'll earn 2.5 points per dollar spent on business-class tickets and 3 points per dollar spent on Acela first-...