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How early should you arrive for a train Amtrak?
Plan 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).
Can you bring food aboard Amtrak?
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.
Do they check your bags on the Amtrak?
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.
Is Amtrak the only passenger train?
Amtrak is the only intercity passenger transportation service in an increasing number of communities that lack intercity bus and airline service. Amtrak is one of the largest operators of contract commuter services in North America; Amtrak provides either services and/or access for 13 commuter agencies.
What happens if Amtrak is delayed?
If you miss a guaranteed connection due to a late train, they will re-book on the next available train (as close to your originally booked accommodation as possible), and put you up overnight if necessary. If they downgrade your accommodation, you can request compensation.
What if Amtrak cancels my train?
If you train is canceled, your fare is refundable or you can reschedule your trip. To reschedule your reservation please call us at 1-800-872-7245, press “0” to bypass the automated menu. If your reservation was made online you can also change it online. Reservations can also be modified at any staffed Amtrak station.
What can I bring on an Amtrak train?
Most importantly, bring a photo ID, the rest is all extra!
- Wear comfortable clothes.
- Bring headphones.
- Skip the towels and sheets.
- Plan for comfortable shoes.
- Pack your charger.
- Smart Luggage.
- Entertainment.
- What other tips do you have for passengers taking an overnight trip?
Are Amtrak coach seats assigned?
Your seat will be automatically designated when you complete your reservation. You may change your reserved seat and choose a different seat at any time after your booking is complete by viewing your reservation in the Amtrak app or on Amtrak.com. There is no fee to change your seat.
Do you get an assigned seat on Amtrak?
Seats are automatically assigned when customers complete their reservation. To select a preferred seat, customers can simply change their assigned seat at any time prior to boarding via an interactive seat map on Amtrak’s mobile app, at Amtrak.com, or with a ticket agent.
How to contact Amtrak?
Over the phone
What is the phone number to call Amtrak?
Approach the representative
What is the 1 800 Amtrak number?
1-800-USA-RAIL This is the main customer service phone number for Amtrak –1-800-872-7245. At this number, you can speak to an automated agent to plan parts of your trip, or check on the status of a train.
What is the customer service number for Amtrak?
This is the main customer service phone number for Amtrak — 1-800-872-7245. At this number, you can speak to an automated agent to plan parts of your trip, or check on the status of a train. You can also speak to an Amtrak agent for more detailed questions or when you need other help.