Travel with pet and luggage

[Myra Cosgrove]

Are pets allowed to travel with you? Also, what is the policy on belongings? How much may you bring?

 

[AmtrakBlue]

No pets allowed.

You can check two bags for free, if both your departing station and arrival station handle checked baggage.

The stated policy for carry-ons is two bags (and you can also take a purse, computer bag, etc). Generally, if you can carry it on, it's good.

 

[the_traveler]

No animals are allowed on Amtrak trains at all - except assistance dogs.

 

[brentrain17]

As much as I like my pets I agree completely with the no pet policy on Amtrak.

 

[FriskyFL]

Oooooh, another "pets on Amtrak" thread...I'll bring the popcorn!

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[Acela150]

Oooooh, another "pets on Amtrak" thread...I'll bring the popcorn!

I got the beer!!!

 

[FriskyFL]

Useless it's a pet hamster.

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[AmtrakBlue]

To the OP (original poster). You asked a legitimate question regarding pets on Amtrak. Unfortunately we've had these questions in the recent past and those threads had gone way beyond answering the OP's question. So, if this thread gets out of hand, just ignore it.

 

[FriskyFL]

Per Amtrak website:

Amtrak does not permit pets on trains or Thruway services, in passenger areas of train stations or in checked baggage.

Only Service Animals Permitted

Generally, animals are not allowed on Amtrak. However, service animals are permitted in all areas where passengers are allowed. Service animals are animals that are trained to perform a specific task for the benefit of a person with a disability. Amtrak personnel may ask what task(s) the service animal performs.

Animals Not Allowed

The following types of animals are not permitted:

Comfort Animals: Animals not trained to perform a specific task, but which are said to provide emotional support or to relieve anxiety simply by their presence (for example, by the passenger holding or stroking the animal).

Pets: Animals for which no claim of any service is made.

Search and Rescue Dogs:* Animals that are trained generally, but not to assist a particular passenger.

Police Dogs:* Other than dogs brought on trains by the Amtrak Police Department.

* If the passenger or agency feels an exception needs to be made for search and rescue dogs or police dogs, contact the Amtrak Police Department for assistance.

Control of Your Service Animal

You must keep your service animal under control at all times. The animal should always be on a leash, harness or other tether, unless either the handler is unable because of his/her disability to use a harness, leash or other tether, or the use of a harness, leash or other tether would interfere with the service animal's safe, effective performance of work or tasks, in which case the service animal must be otherwise under the handler's control.

Amtrak personnel may require you to remove your service animal en route or from the station premises if:

the animal is out of control and you do not take effective action to control it (for example, a dog causes a significant disturbance by barking repeatedly and uncontrollably or is not housebroken) or

the animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others.

If you are asked to remove your service animal, but you would like to remain on the premises and/or continue travel without the animal, you must make arrangements for another person or local animal control to accept custody of your animal, and you may be required to continue or begin your Amtrak travel at a later time or on a later date.

Service Animal Must Remain on Floor

A service animal must sit under the passenger's seat or at his or her feet. Service animals are not allowed to sit in the aisle or on seats.

Walking Your Service Animal

If the train schedule permits, you may walk your service animal at station stops provided that you stay within reasonable proximity to the train and re-board promptly when the conductor notifies you that the train is about to depart. If you plan to walk your animal during the trip, please notify the conductor when you first board the train. Some routes may have limited or no stops for the duration of your trip, so we encourage you to check schedules before you make your travel plans.

Amtrak employees are not responsible for the care or supervision of any passenger's service animal.

Making Reservations with Service Animals

It is not possible to make reservations that include service animals on Amtrak.com. Amtrak encourages passengers using service animals to make reservations by phone so that we can reserve an accessible seat or space (if desired) and provide you with information regarding intermediate station stops. Call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) or TTY (1-800-523-6590). Agents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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[tricia]

To the OP (original poster). You asked a legitimate question regarding pets on Amtrak. Unfortunately we've had these questions in the recent past and those threads had gone way beyond answering the OP's question. So, if this thread gets out of hand, just ignore it.

Or enjoy it!

 

[andersone]

whatever happened with the hamster? I had almost forgotten,,,

 

[me_little_me]

whatever happened with the hamster? I had almost forgotten,,,

It was delicious.

Actually, she got away with it.

 

[tomfuller]

I don't know how often it is allowed but when I boarded the SL on Feb 7 at LAX someone had a 6X6X8 clear plastic container on the top of their bag which had a lizard/gecko whatever in it with a few sticks and pebbles.

The car attendant did not deny boarding. Nobody I saw objected in the slightest. I don't think it caused any problems as long as it stayed in the case.

 

[rusty spike]

I don't know how often it is allowed but when I boarded the SL on Feb 7 at LAX someone had a 6X6X8 clear plastic container on the top of their bag which had a lizard/gecko whatever in it with a few sticks and pebbles.

The car attendant did not deny boarding. Nobody I saw objected in the slightest. I don't think it caused any problems as long as it stayed in the case.

That was the GEICO mascot travelling with his caretaker I believe. :giggle:

 

[Acela150]

I don't know how often it is allowed but when I boarded the SL on Feb 7 at LAX someone had a 6X6X8 clear plastic container on the top of their bag which had a lizard/gecko whatever in it with a few sticks and pebbles.

The car attendant did not deny boarding. Nobody I saw objected in the slightest. I don't think it caused any problems as long as it stayed in the case.

That was the GEICO mascot travelling with his caretaker I believe. :giggle:

He was on his way to Philly to do the Cheesesteak Shuffle!

 

[FriskyFL]

whatever happened with the hamster? I had almost forgotten,,,

Chef's special.

 

[Ted Bell]

Excellent. A pet thread. Normally I would go have a few drinks so I could contribute with some incendiary comments. But I'll be riding the California Zephyr in a couple of weeks and was hoping someone would join me for dinner.

 

[Meat Puppet]

Useless it's a pet hamster.

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Hamster was successful. Coast starlight you can bring pretty much any dog you want as long as it doesn't bite the conductor upon boarding.

 

[tp49]

whatever happened with the hamster? I had almost forgotten,,,

He wound up being placed into service helping to power the train on a wheel when the HEP failed.

 

[chakk]

Per the Amtrak official policy regarding pets on trains, if the service animal is trained fetch your popcorn and beer, is it permitted to ride?

 

[trainman74]

Per the Amtrak official policy regarding pets on trains, if the service animal is trained fetch your popcorn and beer, is it permitted to ride?

I don't know, but in order to pick up the beer, the dog will have to present an ID showing that it's at least 3 years old.

 

[FriskyFL]

Per the Amtrak official policy regarding pets on trains, if the service animal is trained fetch your popcorn and beer, is it permitted to ride?

My DW hasn't mastered that skill yet. :-D

 

[me_little_me]

I don't know how often it is allowed but when I boarded the SL on Feb 7 at LAX someone had a 6X6X8 clear plastic container on the top of their bag which had a lizard/gecko whatever in it with a few sticks and pebbles.

The car attendant did not deny boarding. Nobody I saw objected in the slightest. I don't think it caused any problems as long as it stayed in the case.

That was the GEICO mascot travelling with his caretaker I believe. :giggle:

Agent, not caretaker. It's security detail was right behind. I understand that with endorsements and speeches, it takes in $1M/year. Add to that the income from "Dancing With the Stars" , "Nature Gone Wild" and others, it comes to $1.5M :giggle: :giggle:

 

[I always rode the Southern]

Well, I think Maxwell from GEICO would make a very interesting seatmate in the dinner, but I can't wait to see the ad with the conductor lifting his eticket or the conversation with the CSA in the roomette.

 

[JayPea]

Well, I think Maxwell from GEICO would make a very interesting seatmate in the dinner, but I can't wait to see the ad with the conductor lifting his eticket or the conversation with the CSA in the roomette.

That pig is so annoying. Forget seatmate in the diner; I'd rather he was my entree' instead! :lol: :lol: :lol: