How Much Luggage Can You Bring on Amtrak? Baggage Policy Explained

Learn Amtrak's luggage allowance: personal items, carry-on bags, and checked baggage limits, including sizes, weights, and fees.

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On Amtrak, each passenger is allowed to bring onboard 2 personal items (25 lbs. and 14 x 11 x 7 inches each) and 2 carry-on bags (50 lbs. and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each), free of charge. Additionally, up to 4 checked bags are allowed on most trains, with the first 2 bags free and the next 2 at $20 each, provided they each weigh 50 lbs. or less and measure 75 linear inches (length + width + height). Oversized and additional items may incur extra fees.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What size and weight limits apply to carry-on bags on Amtrak? Each carry-on bag on Amtrak can weigh up to 50 lbs and measure 28 x 22 x 14 inches.
  2. How many checked bags can I bring on an Amtrak train for free? You can bring up to two checked bags free of charge, each weighing 50 lbs or less and measuring no more than 75 linear inches.
  3. Are there fees for additional or oversized luggage on Amtrak? Yes, additional checked bags beyond the first two are $20 each, and oversized items may incur extra fees.

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