Can you bring food on Pacific Surfliner?

Can you bring food on Pacific Surfliner? Many products are locally sourced from along the Pacific Surfliner route. Visit our Market Café page to learn more. Can I consume food and drinks that I brought myself? Yes, passengers may bring their own food and drinks (excluding alcohol) and enjoy them at their seat.

Does Amtrak give you snacks?

Most Amtrak routes offer Café service, with a variety of meals, snacks and beverages for sale. Customers in all classes of service are invited to the Café and service is available from early morning until late at night.

Does Amtrak have free water?

Sleeping accommodations on board Amtrak are considered Sleeper Service, which means passengers are entitled to a range of hotel-like amenities. These include fresh linens and towels, a hot shower, complimentary bottled water ice, soft drinks, and hot coffee.

Does Amtrak scan your bags?

Usually, you just hop on the train… no security checks or bag searches. They do random bag checks sometimes, but they don't make everything go through security like at the airport.

Can I shower on Amtrak?

Which Amtrak trains feature public showers for passengers? All modern Amtrak sleeping cars (Superliners and Viewliners) have showers for passengers. The deluxe bedrooms have their own showers in the rooms. Other sleeper passengers can use a public shower, which is downstairs on the Superliner sleepers.

Can I bring a cooler on Amtrak?

A small cooler counts as a carry-on bag, and you can bring snacks, meals, take out food from nearby restaurants and even alcohol on Amtrak (note that to consume alcohol, you must be in a roomette or bedroom).

Do you have to go through security for Amtrak?

What kind of security do you go through on Amtrak? None! The train stops, you get on, and you go! They have the option of asking for ID, but rarely do.

Can I bring my own 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.

Are sodas free on Amtrak?

Flexible dining A wide selection of wine, beer, and spirits (the first one is on us), plus unlimited soft drinks throughout the journey. Complimentary room service provided by the Sleeping Car attendant.

Does Amtrak have assigned seating?

Your seat will be automatically assigned when you complete your reservation. You may change your assigned seat at any time after your booking is complete using interactive seat maps on the Amtrak app or on Amtrak.com. There is no fee to change your seat.

How strict is Amtrak baggage policy?

You + Two Bags = No Extra Charge Unlike 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.

What am I not allowed to bring on a train?

The following items are prohibited onboard the train: non-service animals, firearms and ammunition, hover boards, corrosive or dangerous chemicals and materials, incendiaries, martial arts and self-defense items, archery equipment, devices containing propellants, sharp objects, and similar items.

Can I bring a pocket knife on Amtrak?

thank you for reaching out to us. Sharp objects, including but not limited to axes, ice picks, knives, spears, and swords, are not allowed in carry-on baggage. For more information, please visit our website at amtrak.com/onboard/baggag….

Do you sit anywhere on Amtrak?

Your seat will be automatically assigned when you complete your reservation. You may change your assigned seat and choose a different seat at any time after your booking is complete by viewing your reservation in the Amtrak app or on Amtrak.com. There is no fee to change your seat.

Can you sleep in an Amtrak coach seat?

The average Amtrak Coach seat measures 23 inches in width (compared to around 17 inches for airplane equivalent seating) with exceptional legroom and the ability to recline for an even more comfortable sleeping position.

Is there Coke or Pepsi on Amtrak?

Amtrak is now proudly serving ice cold Coca-Cola beverages.

Can you bring liquids on Amtrak?

Personal Food, Beverages and Medication 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.

How do I pack food for Amtrak?

You can bring a smaller cooler or insulated lunch bag with you on the train to include refrigerated foods, or consider buying a meal at or near your starting station to eat while on board. If you're planning to pack food at home before your trip, here are some idea: Salty snacks like nuts, chips, crackers, pretzels.

Does a backpack count as a carry-on Amtrak?

Quantity Limits Each passenger may bring onboard two pieces of carry-on luggage (this includes bicycles), plus two personal items, including small bags, backpacks, laptops, and purses. Please speak to the conductor if you have questions about any other items.