To travel on the Auto Train you must reserve space for each vehicle you bring, and check in your vehicle prior to travel.
You may bring automobiles, vans, SUVs, trucks and motorcycles on the Auto Train as long as they meet certain vehicle dimension requirements.
In addition, a limited number of spaces are available to carry small enclosed trailers, trailers for transporting boats, jet-skis, trikes (three-wheeled vehicles), sidecars, choppers, etc. For customized vehicles, such as stretch limos, please verify that your vehicle can be accommodated prior to booking. Call us at 1-877-SKIP-I-95 (1-877-754-7495) for more information.
| Vehicle Type | Dimension and Clearance Limits | Other Information |
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Standard factory-model (originally manufactured length) automobiles, vans, SUVs and trucks. No dual wheel vehicles. No gull wing doors.
- Maximum height: 88 inches.
- Maximum width: 84 inches.
- Ground clearance: at least 4 inches.
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Empty, factory-installed ski and luggage racks are okay; temporary luggage and bicycle racks are not. Luggage and bicycles may not be attached to the roof (unless with passenger-signed damage waiver). Bicycles in bicycle racks may be attached to the back of the vehicle only. |
| Motorcycle Check-In 2 pm |
102 inches in length from front to rear tire edges. |
Standard factory-model two-wheel motorcycles, sidecars and trikes (three-wheeled vehicles) and some choppers can be accepted. |
| For small trailers, jet-skis, trikes, sidecars, choppers, etc. call 1-877-SKIP-I-95 (1-877-754-7495). | ||
Transportation of vehicles and their contents via Auto Train is subject to special rules and regulations contained in tariffs, which are available for inspection at any Amtrak ticket office.
Personal effects and baggage remaining in your vehicle during transit are solely your responsibility. Amtrak is unable to accept responsibility for these items. In the unlikely event of damage to your vehicle in transit or during loading or unloading, Amtrak will accept responsibility only if you report the damage to an authorized Amtrak representative before leaving the terminal; the Amtrak representative must determine that the damage occurred while the vehicle was in Amtrak custody.
We do not offer checked baggage service on the Auto Train. You may pack baggage inside your automobile; however, you may not access your vehicle en route. Amtrak allows two carry-on bags per passenger.
All luggage, luggage carriers and bicycles must be removed from the top of your vehicle and stored inside the vehicle before it may be boarded on the Auto Train. Bicycles cannot be brought onboard.
We cannot carry vehicles with temporary luggage racks or bicycle racks attached to the roof. Factory-installed roof racks are permitted, but must remain empty during the trip.
Bicycles can remain in bicycle racks attached to the back of the vehicle only. You must sign a loss or damage waiver for bicycles transported on the back of the vehicle.
