Go onto the web site and when you buy the ticket, there will be a page where you put in the name of the traveler. Put the other person's name there. If you know their e-mail, use that as the e-mail address and the ticket will go to their e—mail address. If you don't know it off the top of your head.

Yes, you can absolutely buy an Amtrak ticket for someone else using your account. It’s a common and straightforward process.

Here’s how it works and what you need to know:

How to Do It:

1. Log into your Amtrak account on their website or mobile app.
2. Search for trains and select the trip as you normally would.
3. At the passenger details step, enter the traveler’s information (full name, date of birth, contact info) instead of your own.
   • You can also check the box that says “This passenger is not me” to help clarify.
4. Proceed to payment and pay with your card.
5. The ticket/confirmation will be linked to the traveler’s name and sent to the email address you provided for them.

Important Things to Keep in Mind:

• Traveler’s Information is Key: You must enter the exact legal name of the person traveling as it appears on their government-issued ID (especially important for travel that requires ID, like long-distance or cross-border trains to Canada).
• Payment: The payment method can be yours, but the ticket is issued in the traveler’s name.
• Managing the Trip: The ticket will appear in your account under “My Trips” for you to view or cancel (subject to fare rules). However, the traveler can also access it if they:
  • Create their own Amtrak account using the exact same email address you used when booking. The trip will then appear in their account as well.
  • Use the Trip