How strict is Amtrak about dogs?

If traveling with Amtrak, you will need to reserve a seat well in advance. The train service only allows a maximum of 5 pets on board their train. Amtrak does not ship pets nor do they allow pets to travel as checked-in luggage. All pets must travel by their owner's side in an appropriate and comfortable pet carrier.



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By Plane: Fly with your dog. Several airlines do accept large dogs by storing them in the plane's cargo. The hold is temperature-controlled and pressurized, so it is a humane way to transport them. For most airlines, pets weighing 17 pounds or more qualify as large and must travel in the hold.

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Only one pet per carrier permitted. Maximum weight of pet with carrier is 20 pounds. The maximum size for pet carriers is 19 long x 14 wide x 10.5 high. For your pet's comfort and safety, it must be able to sit, lie down and remain entirely inside without touching the sides of the carrier.

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Your pet (cat or dog) is only allowed to travel in Coach Class on regular Amtrak trains, and only in Business Class on board Acela trains. Pets are not allowed in private rooms such as Roomettes or Bedrooms.

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Usually dogs are only allowed to fly in the cabin—known as carry-on pets—if they can comfortably fit in a carrier that you can stow under the seat in front of you. A small number of airlines, including JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Etihad Airways, allow passengers flying with dogs to buy an extra seat for their pet.

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Only one pet per carrier permitted. Maximum weight of pet with carrier is 20 pounds. The maximum size for pet carriers is 19 long x 14 wide x 10.5 high. For your pet's comfort and safety, it must be able to sit, lie down and remain entirely inside without touching the sides of the carrier.

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Trip must be 7 hours or less. Your pet must be at least 8 weeks old. Your pet must be stowed under your seat in a compliant pet carrier. Combined weight of your pet and its carrier must not exceed 20 pounds.

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