Two-Wheeled Motorcycles
Check-In by 2:00 pm (no exceptions)
Maximum length: 102 inches
Maximum height: 72 inches
Maximum width: 51 inches
Ground clearance: 5+ inches
Tire maximum: 7 inches wide, 2 1/2 inches deep
Check-In Times
Check-in begins at 11:30 am on the day of departure. So we can provide every customer with a comfortable and stress-free journey, all vehicles must be checked in prior to boarding; check-in times vary based on vehicle type (exceptions cannot be made). Vehicles should be reserved at the time of booking.
Standard Vehicles
Check-In by 2:30 pm (no exceptions)
Maximum length: 192 inches (16 feet), including racks
Maximum height: 85 inches
Maximum width: 84 inches, including mirrors
Ground clearance: 4+ inches
Maximum tire width: 14 1/2 inches
Extended Vehicles
Check-In by 2:30 pm (no exceptions)
Maximum length: 216 inches (18 feet)*, including racks
Maximum height: 85 inches
Maximum width: 84 inches, including mirrors
Ground clearance: 4+ inches
Maximum tire width: 14.5 inches
*Extended vs. Oversize: Vehicles Over 18 Feet Require Special Arrangements
Certain extra-large vehicles like Ford F150s, Ford Excursions, Chevrolet Silverados and Chevrolet Suburbans qualify as oversize vehicles, as they exceed the maximum length of an extended vehicle (18 feet). Any vehicle over 18 feet long requires special arrangements for a second vehicle space and additional payment. Please call us and speak with a Rail Vacation Specialist.
Each Auto Train departure includes a limited number of spaces to carry specialized vehicles. Check-in for special vehicles closes at 2:00 pm.
- Limousines, jet-skis, trikes and choppers may be accepted.
- An additional fee may apply for special vehicles.
For vehicle specifications and to book a trip with a special vehicle, please call us and speak with a Rail Vacation Specialist.
Prohibited Vehicles
Can-Am motorcycles, Rewaco trikes and Polaris Slingshots are not permitted.
Pack your car as if it were your suitcase.
Tips for you and your vehicle
Plan ahead and ensure you give yourself enough time—including traffic considerations surrounding DC and Orlando—to arrive at the station. No exceptions can be made to our check-in times.
Pack a Carry-on Bag. Pack your car like your suitcase. But be sure to bring a carry-on bag for your trip. The Auto Train has no checked baggage service, and you will not have access to your car during the journey. Any valuables should not be left in your vehicle.
Deactivate the Car Alarm System before you drop off your car. Failure to do so may result in a dead battery if your alarm goes off en route.
Consider Priority Offloading, which ensures your vehicle will be one of the first 30 off the train upon arrival. Subject to availability, Priority Offloading is available when you purchase your ticket or during check-in at the station.
If you have additional questions regarding Amtrak Auto Train, please call us and speak with a Rail Vacation Specialist.
Special vehicles
Each Auto Train departure includes a limited number of spaces to carry specialized vehicles.
Check-in for special vehicles closes at 2:00 pm.
- Limousines, jet-skis, trikes and choppers may be accepted.
- An additional fee may apply for special vehicles.
For vehicle specifications and to book a trip with a special vehicle, call 1-800-268-7252 today!
Vehicle Responsibility
Personal effects and baggage remaining in your vehicle during transit are solely your responsibility. Amtrak is unable to accept responsibility for these items. In the unlikely event of damage to your vehicle in transit or during loading or unloading, Amtrak will accept responsibility only if you report the damage to an authorized Amtrak representative before leaving the terminal; the Amtrak representative must determine that the damage occurred while the vehicle was in Amtrak custody.
The number of customers booked may not exceed the capacity of the vehicles booked, and there must be a seat belt for each customer (excluding motorcycles).
Rack Information
Does your vehicle include a rack on the roof or at the rear?
Roof-mounted racks are permitted if they are factory-installed roof racks and remain empty during the trip. Temporary luggage racks or bicycle racks attached to the roof are not permitted. Roof-mounted racks will count in your vehicle’s maximum height requirements.
Bicycle racks attached to the back of the vehicle only. Bicycles cannot be brought onboard. You must sign a loss or damage waiver for bicycles transported on the back of the vehicle. Bicycles and their racks will count towards your vehicle’s maximum length and width requirements.
Luggage racks must be removed from the top of your vehicle and stored inside the vehicle prior to check-in.
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