Can dogs travel on trains in US?

Bring your small dog or cat along for a small fee. Dogs and cats up to 20 pounds (combined weight of pet and carrier) are welcome on trips up to seven hours on most routes (some restrictions apply*). Our check-in process is simple, making traveling with your four-legged friend easy and enjoyable.



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Trip must be 7 hours or less. Your pet must be at least 8 weeks old. Your pet must be stowed under your seat in a compliant pet carrier. Combined weight of your pet and its carrier must not exceed 20 pounds.

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Dogs are allowed on public transportation in Germany, including bus, Tram, underground, suburban trains and trains. In most cities, if not all, normally your ticket already gives you the right to bring one dog with you, and if you have more than one, it is required to buy a child ticket to the additional pet.

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You probably have a plan for your own passport, but your animal companion needs one too. All pets traveling to and from the United States need a passport.

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Generally, airlines charge a pet fee of $100 to $200 each way, but prices will vary depending on where you're traveling and your airline. Check the airline's pet policy before purchasing a ticket to make sure your pet meets the airline's breed and size requirements.

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Only one pet per carrier permitted. Maximum weight of pet with carrier is 20 pounds. The maximum size for pet carriers is 19 long x 14 wide x 10.5 high. For your pet's comfort and safety, it must be able to sit, lie down and remain entirely inside without touching the sides of the carrier.

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Usually dogs are only allowed to fly in the cabin—known as carry-on pets—if they can comfortably fit in a carrier that you can stow under the seat in front of you. A small number of airlines, including JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Etihad Airways, allow passengers flying with dogs to buy an extra seat for their pet.

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A pet passport can cost as little as $100 or as much as $1,000. The cost ranges drastically depending on which accredited vet clinic youvisit and which country you are traveling to.

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Flying a dog in the cabin usually costs between $125 and $200, while the cargo hold is typically over $1000. There are also licensed companies that offer international pet shipping companies — they usually charge between $1000 and $6000.

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Pet owners cannot bring their dog or cat on the Eurostar. The Eurotunnel does allow pets. The Eurotunnel is a train service where cars and trucks cross the English Channel. If you don't have a car, that's where Le Pet Express can help!

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