Documents. All Amtrak passengers must have their train tickets with them to board the train and while on-board, as ticket checks are periodically completed.
All travelers over age 18 and all unaccompanied minors age 15 and over must have a government issued I.D., such as a passport, driver's license or military I.D.
Is there a security check for Amtrak?
Amtrak advises passengers to arrive at the station 45 minutes before departure. Unlike commercial air travel,
rail passengers do not undergo intensive security screenings
. Most travelers will want to reserve their tickets ahead of time, on Amtrak's website or its mobile app.
How do I get on Amtrak without an ID?
Many people travel by Amtrak every day without having or showing ID. But many other people are harassed for traveling by Amtrak without ID, or are unable to buy tickets. As with ID to fly and many other requests and demands made of air travelers,
there are no “rules” for ID to travel by Amtrak train
.
How can I travel without ID?
- U.S. passport.
- U.S. passport card.
- DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
- U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
- Permanent resident card.
- Border crossing card.
- State-issued Enhanced Driver's License.
How do you get on a Greyhound bus without ID?
Greyhound policy requires you to show your ID before picking up tickets from an attendant. However, Greyhound reports you can travel without an ID by
buying your ticket online/over the phone, using the self-service kiosks, or using the app to present your ticket
.
Does Amtrak scan your ID?
Random Ticket/ID Checks
Following federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines,
we regularly conduct random ticket verification checks onboard trains
to ensure that passengers are properly ticketed. Please be prepared to show valid photo identification to a member of the onboard crew upon request.
Do you need a passport to travel Europe by train?
Rule #3: When boarding a train (or bus or plane) in Europe,
always have your passport with you
, not just a regular ID.
Does Amtrak search carry on bags?
They have targeted passengers in sleeper cars and those in coach.
They've targeted carry-on baggage such as backpacks as well as typical checked baggage items
. Passengers tell stories of being awakened on a stop and being searched right there at their seats.
Can you sit anywhere on Amtrak?
Can I choose a specific seat?
Not while you're making a reservation
. Your seat will be automatically designated when you complete your reservation. You may change your reserved seat at any time after your booking is complete using interactive seat maps on the Amtrak app or on Amtrak.com.
Can I bring food on Amtrak?
You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations
. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars. Personal food and beverages are allowed in the upper level of Superliner Sightseer Lounges.
What is train security like?
Security at US train stations is
remarkably light compared to the nation's airports
: no metal detectors, no searches of carry-on luggage — no security checkpoints at all, in fact. And that's not likely to change, according to the new administrator of the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Can I use my Social Security card to fly?
A school ID, library card, Social Security card, birth certificate or an organization ID all suffice
, as do the allowed identification forms for an adult, such as a state ID. Children younger than 14 do not require identification when traveling alone.
Can I travel with a temporary ID?
Temporary Identification documents are permitted provided they are accompanied by an affidavit which is no older than three months
.
How does TSA verify identity without ID?
- Library card.
- Business card.
- Social Security card.
- Student ID.
- Mail.
- Credit cards.
- Photo of an ID.
- Voter registration card.
Can you fly without ID in the US?
You must present an acceptable ID, such as a valid passport, state-issued enhanced driver's license or U.S. military ID, to fly within the U.S.
You will not be allowed to fly if your identity cannot be verified
. Review the complete list of acceptable identification.
Do you need ID for FlixBus?
The passenger is required to show both the ticket and a valid photo identification
when asked to do so by employees of FlixBus during random ticket checks for the purpose of checking the validity of the ticket.
What can you not bring on a Greyhound bus?
| OK Not OK | Suitcases Backpacks Duffel bags Trunks Toolboxes Securely tied cardboard boxes Plastic bags Paper bags Items protruding from your baggage |
|---|
Can a 16 year old travel alone on Amtrak?
Amtrak does allow unaccompanied minors ages 13 to 16 to travel, with restrictions.
Children 16 and older may travel without restriction
. See Amtrak's unaccompanied minors policy for details. Reservations for unaccompanied minors must be made by calling Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245, and cannot be made online.
Do you need passport for train travel?
Documents. All Amtrak passengers must have their train tickets with them to board the train and while on-board, as ticket checks are periodically completed.
All travelers over age 18 and all unaccompanied minors age 15 and over must have a government issued I.D., such as a passport, driver's license or military I.D.
Can you travel Europe by train?
Europe's rail network is extremely vast so
it is possible to travel to even small towns by train
. Most destinations offer multiple trains a day. The most popular routes usually have a train each hour so getting to where you want to go is rarely difficult.
Do you need a passport to go to France by train?
Anyone travelling between countries within the Schengen Area needs either a passport or an EU national identity card
. 8. Re: Do you need an indate passport to travel 2paris by eurostar? I am glad you asked this question!
Can I drink my own alcohol on a train?
You are allowed to consume alcohol on our trains
; however, we do not tolerate any anti-social behaviour. Under the railway byelaws, if you are deemed to be intoxicated we may ask you to leave the train or station.
Is there WiFi on Amtrak?
To ensure you stay connected while traveling,
we offer free basic WiFi service in select trains and stations throughout the country
. Stay productive, or simply sit back and have some fun while en route to your destination.
Can you bring a wax pen on Amtrak?
Make sure your vape pen is in your carry-on and not your check-in luggage
. When a carry-on bag is checked, all electronic cigarette and vaping devices, along with any spare lithium batteries, must be removed and should be taken with you in the aircraft cabin.
