Arriving at the StationPlan to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart (Auto Train passengers should arrive at the station at least two hours prior to departure).
People Also Ask
What kind of security do you go through on Amtrak? None! The train stops, you get on, and you go! They have the option of asking for ID, but rarely do.
No, an Amtrak train does not always stay until its scheduled departure time if it arrives at a station early. Amtrak trains generally adhere to their published schedules, and if a train arrives early, it may depart early as well.
In air travel, a plane is considered “late” by the U.S. Department of Transportation if it arrives 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. Amtrak stretches that to 29 minutes. Yet, even with that half-hour grace period, the nation's passenger-rail system has had trains arrive later and later over the last decade.
If you miss your train without changing it or cancelling it before the departure time, you lose the value of your ticket. You can use the Amtrak app or change your ticket online though. You just need the 6 digit record locator to change it.
You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars. Personal food and beverages are allowed in the upper level of Superliner Sightseer Lounges.
Onboard SafetyWatch your step moving from car to car while the train is in motion, as the vestibules can be slippery. Be sure to step over the gap between the train and platform. Leave personal food items and baggage at your seat. Wear shoes at all times and use caution when wearing shoes without rubber soles.
Personal Food, Beverages and MedicationYou may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars.
Amtrak offers Wi-Fi onboard 29 of its 39 trains, which accounts for the vast majority of annual ridership. Most service is concentrated on the East Coast, Great Lakes, and some parts of California.
Examples of acceptable forms of ID include: Official government-issued identification (federal, state, city or county government or foreign government)Student identification (university, college or high school photo ID)
Checked baggage service is available at a number of our stations and on many trains and Thruway Services. Not all trains or locations are equipped to handle checked baggage. Before you travel, make sure to check and see if your train and origin and destination stations accept checked baggage.
Depending on circumstances (e.g. on a train that requires reservations), you may incur an extra charge but probably won't be fined. If the conductor discovers the error, then your chances of a fine increase. Bottom line is that getting on the wrong train is your mistake and you'll incur the cost of any changes.
Bring your favourite snacks and you'll notice that time passes by faster. Take care to avoid bringing perishable food, but if you do bring it, ensure you consume it within 8 hours otherwise it may decay. Read! Bring a new book, or an engrossing old one, or you may buy a newspaper from the station beforehand.
You may bring aboard your own private stock of alcoholic beverages subject to the following limitations: You may consume private stock alcoholic beverages only in Sleeping Car accommodations for which you have a valid ticket. You may not consume private stock alcoholic beverages in any public areas.
If you're traveling in coach on some of Amtrak's long-distance train services, you'll now have the opportunity to use the dining car onboard. Coach passengers will now be able to enjoy full-fledged meals for an additional cost in the dining car, which was a beloved service removed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
You + Two Bags = No Extra ChargeUnlike many transportation options, traveling with Amtrak is twice as nice with our generous baggage policy. When you travel with us, you can carry-on two free pieces of luggage. Each item should not exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg) and needs to be 28 x 22 x 14 inches in size.