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• Please use the above rates as a guide, use the enquiry form for a Free valid quotation.
• Tickets will be issued as E-tickets and need to exchanged at a ticket windown in USA.

• Adult
• Child: 2 - 15 years

General

• The Amtrak USA Rail Pass is for international visitors only. US and Canadian citizens are not
  eligible to purchase an Amtrak USA Rail Pass, unless their permanent residence is outside the US or Canada (proof of residency will be required).
• Seat reservations can be made locally free of charge.
• Please note that seat reservations should be made as far in advance as possible as seats for USA Rail Pass passengers are limited on each train.
• One infant (under the age of 2) can travel free of charge when accompanied by an adult (16 years of age and older).
• The pass price includes travel in Coach class on Amtrak trains.
• The Amtrak USA Rail Pass is valid for travel on all Amtrak Rail services except Acela Express, Metroliners, Auto trains, some thruway services and select VIA Rail Canadian portions of trains jointly operated with Amtrak. Select cites operated by Amtrak & VIA rail are Montreal, Toronto & Vancouver.

• Bookings need to be paid within 14 days of loading the booking or the booking will auto cancel.
• A coupon will be issued and is not the actual pass and is not valid fo travel. It is a voucher which must be exchanged for the actual rail pass upon arrival in the USA before travel begins. The exchange can take place at the ticket window, in any station (but not through ticketing machines)
• The pass alone is not valid for travel. It must be accompanied by reservations for travel on the relevant trains. Reservations can be made at the station ticket windows or through Rail Plus.
• The valid passport must be presented when purchasing the pass, when using the pass to obtain tickets, and when using those tickets on board trains. Passengers are to always carry their passports
• Travel must begin within 6 months of the date of issue
• Travel is restricted to FOUR one-way trips between two cities, and to all cities in between, over the same route.
• Youth & Seniors: no discount applies.

• Tickets must be returned to the issuing office totally unused and within 12 months from date of issue.
• A 25% cancellation fee plus GST (only in Australia) applies.
• The USA Rail Pass is not refundable and cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or partially used.

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FAQ's
Where can I travel with my Amtrak Pass?
The USA Rail Pass is valid on any Amtrak service across the entire USA as well as thruway services operated by Amtrak to Vancouver and Montreal.

What is a segment?
One segment equals one City-to-City pair. Sleeping accommodations require an additional charge & prices are valid all year.

How will thruway bus services count?
The use of thruway bus services will count as a segment.

How do I validate my Amtrak Pass?
You validate your Amtrak Pass by presenting your ticket at the railway station prior to your first sector of travel.

Where can I exchange my e-ticket?
The coupon in your wallet needs to be exchanged prior to boarding. Please allow time to do this, we recommend at least 1 hour.
Rail Passes can only be picked up at any Staffed Amtrak Station.

Will you need ID to exchange your e-tickets?
If your trip involves an International border crossing, you must carry with you proof of citizenship, and proof of identity.

Amtrak requires passengers to carry a passport at all times as proof of identity.

Are seat reservations compulsory?
Yes. Seat reservations are compulsory on all Amtrak services.

Passes can be open dated but you must have a seat reservation before boarding the train. Reservations can be made before departure in Australia/New Zealand with Rail Plus. If you are already in the USA, you can make a seat reservation at any train station. At the time of booking, a point-to-point ticket will be issued and you will also be allocated a seat reservation.

Are sleepers available on Amtrak trains?
Rail Plus recommends sleepers for long-distance journeys. There is a choice of Roomettes, Bedroom or Bedroom Suites that can cater from one to four people, each with varying facilities. All sleepers convert from daytime seating to beds at night, and meals are included in the price of the fare.

What dining facilities are available?
Amtrak offers a Cafe Car for short journeys, serving a selection of sandwiches, snacks, non alcoholic & alcoholic beverages that you can enjoy in the cafe carriage or take back to your seat. Long distance trains offer a Dining car with restaurant-style service and menus. Meals are reasonably priced between USD10 - 14 for a main course. Special menus are available for those with dietary requirements and children.

Is luggage assistance/storage available at USA stations?
There is a service called Red Cap available to help load luggage onto the train, however you are responsible for them once on the train.

Major railway stations sometimes offer porters to assist with luggage handling (for a small fee). Alternatively, most stations have trolleys/carts available for hire from a machine that will require local currency.

Can the USA pass be used to travel into Canada?
The USA pass can be used to travel into selected Canadian cites where the services are operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA rail. The selected cites are Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto. You cannot travel around Canada with the USA pass.

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