Baggage Policy
EACH PASSENGER MAY BRING:
- One personal item, 25 lbs. (12 kg) and 14 x 11 x 7 inches
- Two carry-on items, 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each (includes a bicycle).
Make sure you have a tag with your name and address on the outside of all your bags.
EXCESS BAGGAGE FEE
A $20 excess baggage fee will be charged for any carry-on or personal items that exceed the quantity, weight, or size limits.
ONE TICKET, ONE SEAT As a courtesy to other passengers, please store baggage and personal belongings in designated storage areas, in the overhead racks, or under your seat, rather than on the seat next to you, so that seats are available for other riders. Also, please keep the aisles clear of any items that might restrict access for passengers.
INFANT ITEMS Passengers traveling with infants under the age of two may bring an additional infant item onboard (stroller, diaper bag, etc.), which does not count toward the carry-on baggage or personal item limit.
VISIBLE TAG REQUIRED Each carry-on bag must be visibly tagged with the name and address of the passenger. Passengers may use their own personal identification tags, those available at station ticket offices, or those provided by a member of the crew onboard the train.
checked Baggage Policy
2 Bags Free - Up to 50 lbs. and 75 linear inches
2 Additional Bags - $20 each
Oversized Baggage (76-100 linear inches) - $20 each
Checked baggage is available at the following stations Oakland, Emeryville, Sacramento, Stockton Cabral, Stockton San Joaquin, Modesto, Merced, Fresno, Hanford, Wasco, and Bakersfield.
Before you arrive at the station, make sure your baggage is packed appropriately in suitable containers. Make sure you have a tag with your name and address on the outside of all your bags. Free ID tags are available at all of our stations.
Luggage must be checked prior to your train's scheduled train departure. Check-in times vary by station, so check the station detail page for the stations served by your train for specific times. If you will be transferring between stations en-route, plan for at least two hours of scheduled layover time to ensure your luggage is transferred to your new train.
DEPARTING
When departing from a station with trainside checked baggage service, you'll need to tag your luggage with a baggage tag for your destination city and walk your luggage to the baggage car. At the baggage car, hand your luggage to the Amtrak crew member and you'll receive a claim check to retrieve your luggage at the destination station.
ARRIVING
When arriving at a station with trainside checked baggage service, the train crew will let you know where you can claim your luggage. When retrieving your luggage, hand the claim check to the Amtrak crew member to receive your luggage.
