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Can I add a person to my roomette on Amtrak?

To book your Roomette and bring a companion for free, visit Amtrak.com/privateroomsale enter code C450 when booking a trip on the Amtrak app. Reservations must be made at least one day prior to departure. The paying adult and free companion must travel in the same room and reserve in the same reservation.



Excellent question! The short answer is yes, but with important conditions and limitations.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of what you need to know about adding a person to an Amtrak Roomette.

Key Points:

  • Roomettes are designed for 2 people max. You cannot add a third person.
  • Both occupants must be on the same reservation. You cannot just have someone meet you and join you in the room.
  • You will be charged for the second person. The fare structure is specific.

How It Works & How to Do It:

1. The Fare Structure: Amtrak’s sleeping car fares are typically quoted as “for 1 adult” or “for 2 adults.” First Adult: Pays the full “rail fare” + the “accommodation charge” for the room. Second Adult: Pays only the “rail fare” (the cost of the ticket itself). They do not pay a second accommodation charge. This often makes the second person’s cost significantly lower.

2. How to Add a Person: You cannot simply add a person online to an existing solo reservation. You must: Call Amtrak: Speak with an agent at 1-800-USA-RAIL. This is the only reliable way to modify a solo roomette booking into a booking for two. Have your reservation number ready. The agent will cancel your original reservation and rebook one for two people. They will charge the additional rail fare for the second person and any potential difference in the current room rate. Book for Two from the Start: If you

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They do not allow sharing of rooms - so a separate ticket will mean booking a different (second) roomette. What happens to someone who gets on an Amtrak train without a ticket? If you buy the ticket from the Amtrak website it will give you the price for 2 passengers in the same Roomette.

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The comfortable sleeping arrangements in the Amtrak are one of the most appealing reasons to choose a Roomette. The lower bed is wider and longer than a standard train seat, and it can comfortably accommodate one passenger. The upper bed is smaller but still spacious enough for a good night's sleep.

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Think of it as a hotel room on the tracks Most importantly, roomettes give you the privacy and social distancing that keep you safe and healthy. Close the door, take off your mask, and enjoy the view!

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Each passenger must have his/her own air ticket, as shown by an individual ticket number, even when the reservations are linked by a single PNR.

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The PNR number may be found in your ticket itself. If more than one ticket is booked at the same time, they will all have the same PNR number. This number corresponds to bookings, not individual passengers.

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You can add her when you check in, but certainly call the hotel ahead to ask. All hotels charge extra for the 3rd and 4th person even though the room sleeps 4 (Disney and Universal). I just booked a room and used it at Universal.

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Call or email the hotel and let them know you'd like to transfer your hotel booking. Provide the hotel with the new guest's contact information. The hotel will contact the new guest to confirm the reservation and gather any necessary information.

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$5-$10 is appropriate. Others (yes. there are some) suggest that Amtrak Sleeping Car attendants are not at all badly paid for their hours of service and thus should not needed to be tipped at all.

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Ten Amtrak roomette tips
  • No. 1: Good shoes. You'll want to make sure you have comfortable footwear during your stay. ...
  • No. 2: Pack lightly and intentionally. ...
  • No. 3: Snacks. ...
  • No. 4: A power strip. ...
  • No. 5: A blanket/pillow. ...
  • No. 6: Downloads. ...
  • No. 7: Layers of clothing. ...
  • No. 8: Cash.


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