Frequent Miler on the Air · Wednesday, September 2, 2026
For those living within train ride distance of New York City, Nick suggests considering Amtrak cards, especially when there's an elevated bonus offer. He notes that Amtrak points are often valued at 2.9 cents per point, and he personally keeps the Amtrak card on his radar for future opportunities.
“Another option if you're on the East Coast somewhere is Amtrak.”
“If you don't have any of the Amtrak cards, they might be worth picking up when there's an elevated bonus.”
“Amtrak points are often worth about 2.9 cents per point, and that can really go a long way on the train.”
“And I sat on a recent episode that the Amtrak card is one that's always on my radar and the next time there's an elevated bonus, I'm going to have to go after it.”