What are the payment options for booking train tickets?
What are the payment options for booking train tickets?
- Valid credit card (American Express, Discover®, Mastercard®, VISA, Universal Air Travel Plan, Diners Club, JCB or China Union Pay)
- Apple Pay, Google PayTM and PayPal.
- Amtrak Guest Rewards points.
- Amtrak gift card.
- eVoucher.
What does it mean when a train ticket booking is not available?
Status: not available means that tickets are not available for the train and class that you have selected. This could be because the train is fully booked, or because it is not running on the date that you selected.
Can you pay in installments for train tickets?
Pay for your next purchase at Amtrak in 4 installments over 6 weeks when you check out with Zip.
Can I pay cash on the train?
Purchasing Tickets Onboard Passengers who do so are not guaranteed a seat and may be instructed to get off the train at the next station stop. In those limited circumstances when you are permitted to purchase your tickets onboard, you may pay with cash.
Do debit cards work on trains?
We accept American Express, Discover®, MasterCard®, VISA, Universal Air Travel Plan, Diners Club, JCB or China Union Pay credit and debit cards at ticketing locations. Amtrak ticket agents accept only valid, unexpired cards.
What happens if I cant buy a train ticket?
Technically it is considered theft of services to board without a valid ticket. So if the conductor really wanted to cause you trouble, he/she could have you arrested. Most however would probably never go to those lengths, unless you gave them a reason.