Amtrak Baggage
Jun 10, 2012, 12:54 am
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Amtrak Baggage
I am going on a San Joaquin from Emeryville to Merced and then return. I am not from America and have never been with Amtrak before. We are not sure whether one of our bags will fit the dimension for carry on so we might have to check it.
How does checked baggage work and will it be at Merced when we get off the train?
If we take carry on where do you leave your bags and do you have to lug them into overhead racks?
Thanks
How does checked baggage work and will it be at Merced when we get off the train?
If we take carry on where do you leave your bags and do you have to lug them into overhead racks?
Thanks
Jun 10, 2012, 9:57 am
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I am going on a San Joaquin from Emeryville to Merced and then return. I am not from America and have never been with Amtrak before. We are not sure whether one of our bags will fit the dimension for carry on so we might have to check it.
How does checked baggage work and will it be at Merced when we get off the train?
If we take carry on where do you leave your bags and do you have to lug them into overhead racks?
Thanks
How does checked baggage work and will it be at Merced when we get off the train?
If we take carry on where do you leave your bags and do you have to lug them into overhead racks?
Thanks
I've yet seen anyone sizing bags before getting on Amtrak so even if it doesn't fit airline dimensions, you should be good to go.
Jun 10, 2012, 10:50 am
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The published carry-on dimensions (28" x 22" x 14" in) are considerably larger than airline carry-on dimensions, and those are rarely enforced in my experience. On the other hand, it looks like all the San Joquin trains handle checked luggage, so as long as you check it at least 30 minutes before your train departs, it should arrive when you do. When you check the bag, you will be given a claim check which you will need in Merced to reclaim your luggage. (It may take a few extra minutes for luggage to be unloaded from the baggage car and brought to the station for claiming.)
