How can I cancel my train ticket without penalty?

All Fares. Full refund to original form of payment if changed or canceled within 24 hours of purchase, regardless of time elapsed between purchase and scheduled departure (within one hour for tickets on unreserved services). “No Show” Policy: After departure, all fares are non-refundable and cannot be changed.



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Refunds: Full refund to original form of payment with no fees if canceled 15 days or more before departure. 25% fee charged if canceled less than 14 days before departure. Tickets on unreserved services incur 25% fee if canceled an hour or more after purchase.

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Amtrak.com or Amtrak Mobile App: Most tickets purchased online can be canceled and refunded online. Phone: Refunds may be processed by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).

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All Fares. Full refund to original form of payment if changed or canceled within 24 hours of purchase, regardless of time elapsed between purchase and scheduled departure (within one hour for tickets on unreserved services). “No Show” Policy: After departure, all fares are non-refundable and cannot be changed.

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Most airlines charge a fee to change or cancel a flight once you've passed the 24-hour window. The fee can vary widely by airline. However, other airlines have more flexible policies. For example, Southwest doesn't charge a change fee; they only charge any difference in fare.

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Airlines are required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to refund your money if you cancel a flight within 24 hours of booking unless they offer a free 24-hour hold option when shopping for tickets.

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If you are caught with a reserved ticket for another train, you will be treated the same way as travelling without a ticket. A hefty fine will be imposed and the railways may also take legal action. If you miss your train with a reserved ticket, you have no option but to reserve a seat again for the next train.

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