Carry-on and personal items must be kept with you, stored in overhead racks, under seats or designated baggage areas. Most buses have baggage storage bins under the bus floor, and the bus driver will assist you.

Excellent question! Where you put your luggage on an Amtrak train depends on the type of train and the size of your bag.

Here’s a simple breakdown:

1. Carry-On / Smaller Bags (Recommended for easy access)

• Overhead Storage: Most Amtrak coaches have large, open overhead racks above the seats, similar to but often larger than airplane bins. These are perfect for medium-sized suitcases, backpacks, and duffel bags.
• Under Your Seat: There’s usually ample space to tuck a smaller bag or backpack under the seat in front of you.

2. Large Checked Bags (Not available on all routes)

• Checked Baggage Service: This is available at major stations and on most Amtrak long-distance routes (like the California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Lake Shore Limited, etc.). It is not available on most shorter-distance or corridor trains (like many Northeast Regional, Acela, Cascades, or Keystone Service trains).
  • You check your bag at the station ticket counter before boarding, similar to an airport but much simpler.
  • Your bags are stored in a dedicated baggage car.
  • You pick them up from the baggage claim area at your destination station.
• Baggage Allowance: Each passenger can typically check 2 bags (up to 50 lbs. each) and carry on 2 more.

3. Large Bags on Trains WITHOUT Checked Service

• Designated Luggage Areas: At the end of most