Do we need to carry the print out of the train ticket?


Do we need to carry the print out of the train ticket? It is recommended, but not required, to print out an updated copy of your eTicket (or obtain a new copy from a ticket agent or an Amtrak kiosk) after you have modified your itinerary.


Do I need a paper copy of my Amtrak ticket?

It is recommended, but not required, to print out an updated copy of your eTicket (or obtain a new copy from a ticket agent or an Amtrak kiosk) after you have modified your itinerary.


Do I have to print out my Amtrak ticket or can I keep it digital?

If you received an eTicket, simply open it in the Amtrak mobile application, or print out another copy of the PDF document attached to your receipt email. If you had a paper value ticket, you will need to repurchase it at the ticket counter.


Can I see my train ticket online?

eTicketing is available on nearly all Amtrak train routes and Thruway connecting bus services throughout the nation. You'll receive your eTicket as a PDF attachment to your emailed receipt. You can even retrieve your eTicket in the app. Open the eTicket PDF on your mobile device.


What do I need to bring to board Amtrak?

Valid Photo ID Required Amtrak customers 18 years of age and older must produce valid photo identification when: Exchanging, refunding or reprinting Amtrak travel documents. Purchasing documents with a stored eVoucher or Transportation Credit. Traveling as a Pass Rider (active or retired)


Does Amtrak check ID before boarding?

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.


Why do I have to print my ticket?

Meanwhile, a paper ticket won't tell you when your flight is canceled. Plus, a poorly printed boarding pass can render your ticket useless at the gate. Hoeller points out that printing a paper ticket and neatly folding it into your passport is much easier than juggling between your personal items and phone.


Can I scan an e-ticket on my phone?

You can scan e-tickets with your phone. The PDF will be the e-ticket, which will contain a QR code that you can scan in person at your event. You can scan the QR code with any phone that can scan a QR code. You do not need any special app to scan a code!