Does Amtrak wake you up at your stop?

So long as you are seated underneath your seat check ("hat check" in pre-Amtrak days on some RRs), the conductor will come by and wake you several minutes before arrival at your stop. Your car's attendant may also be sound asleep and not disturbed by the conductor or A/C.

How many bags can I bring on Amtrak?

You + Two Bags = No Extra ChargeUnlike many transportation options, traveling with Amtrak is twice as nice with our generous baggage policy. When you travel with us, you can carry-on two free pieces of luggage. Each item should not exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg) and needs to be 28 x 22 x 14 inches in size.

Why is Amtrak so cheap?

“Because Amtrak is operated as a for-profit company and is required by law to maximize revenues, its fares vary based upon demand, like airlines and intercity buses. Passengers who travel during off-peak periods and passengers who book early generally pay the lowest fares.”

Does Amtrak look through your bags?

If you're traveling by train and a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent asks to search your bags, you have the right to refuse.

Can coach passengers eat in the dining car on Amtrak?

Here's what you can expect on board when you travel on a long-distance service: Dining car meals are currently only being offering to sleeping car passengers; coach class passengers can still purchase individual items from the Café Car or bring their own food on board.

What can you bring on a train?

Each passenger may bring two personal items, 25 lbs. (12 kg) and 14 x 11 x 7 inches each, and two carry-on items, 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each, onboard.

Are Amtrak trains bumpy?

Both train rides felt bumpy the whole time.I found both trips as bumpy as a flight while the seat-belt sign is on from start to finish. Had I known this before my trip, I might have packed some medicine to prevent motion sickness.

Is the train faster than driving?

With high-speed rail, train travel is always faster than driving. In many cases, it's even faster than flying, once you factor in the whole air travel song-and-dance. And if you do need to catch a plane, trains make it easier to get to the airport.

Why are train rides so expensive?

Train travel is so expensive in the United States because Amtrak, the national provider of passenger rail service, receives very little funding from the government compared to its counterparts, such as roadways and airports.

Why is Amtrak expensive?

To accommodate the money-losing routes, Amtrak uses profits from its popular lines, such as the Northeast Corridor. Since this is one of the most popular routes, Amtrak can charge higher prices and send those profits to other, less profitable lines. Additionally, the USA is a very big country.