How do I pay for a train in USA?

How to Purchase Tickets - Online, Mobile and More
  1. Valid credit card (American Express, Discover®, Mastercard®, VISA, Universal Air Travel Plan, Diners Club, JCB or China Union Pay)
  2. Apple Pay, Google PayTM and PayPal.
  3. Amtrak Guest Rewards points.
  4. Amtrak gift card.
  5. eVoucher.




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To be valid, your identification must be current and in-force. The following forms of identification are acceptable for persons 18 and older: One piece of photo identification issued by a government authority, or. Two pieces of identification, at least one of which is issued by a government authority.

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Purchasing Tickets Onboard Passengers who do so are not guaranteed a seat and may be instructed to get off the train at the next station stop. In those limited circumstances when you are permitted to purchase your tickets onboard, you may pay with cash.

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In most circumstances, you must purchase a ticket before you board a train. Most trains require reservations and you should not board reserved trains without a reservation. Passengers who do so are not guaranteed a seat and may be instructed to get off the train at the next station stop.

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Onboard. In most circumstances, you must purchase a ticket before you board a train. On most Amtrak trains, only the full, undiscounted, unrestricted fare will be available for purchase onboard the train. This is regardless of reservations made or fares previously quoted by ticket agents, Amtrak.com or elsewhere.

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The prices are the same although online is easier as you can see a range of prices and trains for any given train service, and you don't have to leave the house to search. Booking tickets on the day is generally more expensive as “Advance” tickets will not be as readily available.

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Players start with 1 locomotive card and 7 other random train cards in their hands. Players are also dealt 6 destination tickets of which they must keep at least 1. The destination tickets have 1 to 5 colored dots which match the colors of the train cards.

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Pay for your next purchase at Amtrak in 4 installments over 6 weeks when you check out with Zip.

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Train travel in the USA is fast and affordable and trains are well-maintained and comfortable. Amtrak is the national rail company and it has many routes to a wide array of destinations. While Amtrak train tickets may be more expensive than using a bus, its speed gives it an advantage to some travellers.

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The earlier you book your tickets, the more likely you are to get the lowest fare available for the dates you want on the routes along your journey. You may book your travel up to 11 months in advance.

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Generally, short trips cost less by train, but it's more economical to fly for long journeys.

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Getting Your Ticket
  1. You'll receive your eTicket as a PDF attachment to your emailed receipt. You can even retrieve your eTicket in the app.
  2. Open the eTicket PDF on your mobile device. You can even print your eTicket before arriving at the station.
  3. Simply show the eTicket barcode and your ID to the conductor.


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You can get information and purchase tickets 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245). Julie, the Amtrak automated, voice-activated agent, is happy to help. Or, if you need live, personal assistance, just say agent or press the 0 button on your telephone. For TTY service, call 1-800-523-6590.

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