![]() Animals have to be kept inside carriers at all times, which can’t exceed 19 x 14 x 10.5 inches, and count as one piece of carry-on luggage. There are no restrictions for service animals, but Amtrak doesn’t make special exceptions for emotional support animals and considers them pets, so restrictions apply. You can forget about a weekday escape with your pet on Acela Express it’s weekends and holidays only. Some routes designate certain cars for people traveling with their furry friends. Fancy! Meals are included in the price of sleeper car tickets.ĭogs and cats up to 20 pounds (weighed in with their carrier) are allowed in Coach class on most journeys that are seven hours or less, but pets can’t travel in Business or First class, or in sleeping or food service cars. First class passengers are served meals at their seats. Reservations for lunch and dinner are recommended. Almost all medium- and long-distance trains have lounge cars for full meals, and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Most short-distance trains have cafe cars with table seating for snacks, drinks, and items like packaged sandwiches. Other Things to Keep in Mind When Traveling on Amtrakīringing food onboard is A-OK-including perishable items-as long as it fits inside your carry-on. Some firearms and ammunition are also permitted (with restrictions) in checked luggage. Amtrak does allow sheathed archery and fencing equipment in checked bags. Corkscrews and small personal grooming items such as scissors, nail clippers, and razors are allowed in carry-on bags. ![]() ![]() Less obvious restricted items are hoverboards and batteries with acid that could potentially leak. Explosives, dangerous chemicals, flammable liquids including bleach, propellants (with the exception of oxygen for medical use), sharp objects like swords and knives, and self-defense and martial arts items are all restricted in carry-on and checked bags on Amtrak. There are few surprises here in terms of what you can’t bring on board. Skis, snowboards, and golf bags can be checked free of charge in lieu of a piece of baggage, but count as oversized items if they’re more than 76-100 linear inches and are subject to an extra $20 fee. Larger bike models are permitted as long as they don’t exceed 70 x 41 x 8.5 inches. All checked sports equipment must weigh in at less than 50 pounds. No extra fees apply for checking baby gear in lieu of one bag passengers may be required to check those items if there’s limited space in the train car. If your itinerary includes a transfer en-route, allow roughly two hours between arrival and departure for the train’s staff to transfer checked bags to the next train. As previously mentioned, call or check Amtrak’s website in advance of your trip to make sure your train has checked bag services, and plan to check luggage at least 45 minutes before your train leaves. Oversized bags 76-100 linear inches are accepted for an additional $20. Bags can’t exceed 50 pounds or 75 linear inches. Up to four checked bags are permitted on board, two of which are free of charge and two that cost $20 each. Amtrak’s Checked Bag PolicyĬan’t decide on the jumpsuit or maxi dress for a night out? You might be able to bring both, considering Amtrak’s generous checked bag allowance. Family rooms are big enough to store a total of up to three carry-on suitcases. Cabins in sleeping cars have limited storage space and most can only comfortably accommodate two carry-on bags. Skis, snowboards, and golf bags must measure 6 feet or less and also weigh under 50 pounds. As for sports equipment, standard bicycles with a maximum tire width of 2 inches can be carried on board as long as they weigh less than 50 pounds. Families traveling with infants under 2 years of age can add baby gear such as a stroller or diaper bag without it counting toward carry-on limits. ![]() Passengers are entitled to two personal items, each weighing a maximum of 25 pounds and no larger than 14 x 11 x 7 inches, in addition to two carry-on pieces of no more than 50 pounds and 28 x 22 x 14 inches in dimension. It’s best to call 1-800-USA-RAIL or check Amtrak’s website before booking. Some stations offer parcel check to ticket-holding customers for a nominal fee of $10 per item for 24 hours, and $20 per item for customers without tickets Keep in mind that some trains don’t have baggage cars and not every station has a baggage-holding office, so it isn’t possible to check bags on every route. There are size and weight requirements for carry-on and checked items, along with specific rules that apply to traveling with pets and children. The list of prohibited items isn’t exhaustive, and there are no restrictions on liquids, so no need to spend the night before you trip decanting your favorite shampoo into a three-ounce bottle. Overall, Amtrak has a generous baggage policy and reasonable fees for additional pieces and oversized luggage.
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