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Bicycle

We offer several options for transporting your bicycle with you on your Amtrak journey.

Walk-On Bicycle Service
Bicycles in Checked Baggage
Folding Bicycles

Carry-On — 50 lbs.
Standard Bicycle Sizes Apply

Checked — 50 lbs. — 70" x 41" x 8.5"

Allowance

Bicycles
Bicycle trailers
Folding bicycles

Requirements

Bicycles/bicycle trailers may be checked in a bicycle container for $10.00, in lieu of a piece of baggage. Bicycle boxes are sold at most staffed locations for $15.00 per box. Customers may supply their own bicycle container.
Folding bicycles under the dimensions of 34" x 15" x 48"/860 x 380 x 1120 mm will be allowed onboard all trains in lieu of a piece of baggage.
Full-size bicycles may be carried on certain trains with designated walk-on bicycle service. Bicycles must be stowed in the designated space within the body of the car. Reservations may be made online or by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Passengers utilizing the walk-on bicycle service must be able to fully handle their bicycle, and be able to lift their bicycle to shoulder height. Passengers are responsible for stowage and security of bicycles.
Recumbent, tandem and special bicycles over the standard bicycle dimensions and will not fit in a standard bicycle box are prohibited.

Walk-On Bicycle Service

Full-size bicycles may be carried on certain trains with designated walk-on bicycle service. See below table for details.

	Number of Spots	Reservations Required	Checked Service Available	Bicycle Fee**
Amtrak Cascades*	6 per train	Yes	Select Stations	$5
Capitol Corridor	6 per train	No	No	--
San Joaquin	6 per train	No	Select Stations	--
Pacific Surfliner	4 per train	No	Select Stations	--
Downstate Illinois Services	4 per train	Yes	No	$10
Missouri River Runner	4 per train	Yes	No	$10
Downeaster	8 per train	Yes	No	$5
Piedmont	6 per train	Yes	No	--

* Excludes trains 510/517, which offer bikes as checked baggage only.
** Effective September 10, 2012 the bicycle checking fee will increase from $5 to $10.

Bicycles Stored Onboard in Bicycle Racks

Reserve Space Early

For trains with reserved bicycle space, bicycle racks may be reserved when booking travel; service fees may apply. Tickets must be supplied when tickets are collected onboard.

Secure Your Bike

Passengers are responsible for supplying their own chords and locking devices.

Specially Designated Spaces Only

Bicycles must be stored in the designated racks. Trains with unreserved walk-on bicycle service, racks are available at a first-come, first-serve basis. When the racks are full, bikes will no longer be accepted onboard.

Liability

Amtrak disclaims liability for loss of or damage to bicycles carried onboard and stored in bike racks.

Bicycles in Checked Baggage

Bicycles may be checked on Amtrak between all cities where checked baggage is offered. Not all trains or locations are equipped to handle checked baggage. Find your station(s) to see if this service is available.

The fee for checking a bike as baggage is $5. This is subject to change without notice.

Check your bicycle at the station at least an hour before departure.
Bicycles/bicycle trailers may be checked in a bicycle container for $5.00, in lieu of a piece of baggage. Bicycle boxes are sold at most staffed locations for $15.000 per box.
Bicycles must be partially disassembled in order to fit in an Amtrak bicycle box. Loosen and turn the handlebars sideways, and remove the pedals. Amtrak does not supply tools for disassembling.
It may be helpful to disassemble and reassemble your bike before your trip to avoid any surprises. Some parts, especially pedals, may be especially difficult to remove.
Attach your name and address to the box.

Folding Bikes Brought Aboard as Carry-On Baggage

Folding bicycles may be brought aboard certain passenger cars as carry-on baggage. Only true folding bicycles (bicycles specifically designed to fold up into a compact assembly) are acceptable. Generally, these bikes have frame latches allowing the frame to be collapsed, and small wheels. Regular bikes of any size, with or without wheels, are not considered folding bikes, and may not be stored as folding bikes aboard trains.

You must fold up your folding bicycle before boarding the train. You may store the bike only in luggage storage areas at the end of the car (or, in Superliners, on the lower level). You may not store bikes in overhead racks.