Taking a bike on Amtrak

Dsquared
Dsquared Posts: 7
edited April 2016 in Commuting chat
I'm not sure if this is the correct place for my question but here it is: Later this year, I'm planning on riding down to San Luis Obispo from Fremont and taking Amtrak back to San Jose. I went to Amtrak's website for info on bringing the bike onto the train. It seems that I can "purchase a bicycle box at MOST staffed locations for $15 per box". That was the best info I could find. Has anyone had any experience taking their bikes on Amtrak from SLO to SJ? I'd appreciate any info. Thanks in advance.

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    This is a Uk based web forum, so no-one on here can help you with Amtrak I'm afraid!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • FishFish
    FishFish Posts: 2,152
    Have used Caltrain to SJ no problems as they have a bike carriage.
    ...take your pickelf on your holibobs.... :D

    jeez :roll:
  • essexian
    essexian Posts: 187
    I am not sure whether he covers it and I don't have time to check this morning, but the following site is excellent for all things train travel around the world.

    http://www.seat61.com/

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