As of Sept. 23, Bilt members can transfer points to Amtrak Guest Rewards at a 2:1 ratio: 1,000 Bilt points become 500 Amtrak points. In a $22 Charleston–Savannah fare example, the article calculates a redemption value of about 1.1 cents per Bilt point.
Transfers are available through the Bilt app or Bilt.com in 1,000-point increments. The minimum is 1,000 points, or 2,000 for members with Blue Status. Amtrak serves more than 500 destinations across 46 states and several Canadian provinces.
The article estimates about 1.3 cents per Bilt point for a private-room booking, based on a 77,000-point transfer. It notes other Bilt partners may offer better value, while Amtrak provides distinctive train journeys such as the Coast Starlight between Seattle and Los Angeles and the California Zephyr.
