Take Your Bike Onboard
Folding bicycles can count as baggage on Amtrak
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here are three ways to bring your bike along on Amtrak:
In a box, partially disassembled, only on trains and between stations offering
checked baggage service: only in seven New York State stations, and on the Lake Shore
Limited train. Riders must supply their own tools, be able to remove pedals and turn
handlebars on their own and arrive at their departure stations at least 60 minutes before
departure to check the bike box.
Unboxed, from trainside, only on trains offering checked baggage and to and from stations handling checked baggage. The bike is added to
the reservation for a fee. Riders must arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before departure for check-in. Currently, Albany-Rensselaer does
not accommodate trainside checked bikes.
A collapsed, small-wheeled, folding bicycle counts as one of two carry-on items, but must be smaller than 34”x15”x48”. Some trains on the
Northeast Corridor (Boston-New York-DC) offer checked baggage and trainside bicycle carriage. Look for the "Add bike to trip" option when
making reservations at Amtrak.com. (This option does not appear on the mobile website or the app.)
Notes for Riders The west end of the Erie Canalway Trail, a popular cycling venue, is in downtown Buffalo, 10 miles from Depew
station. Although Exchange Street Station is closer, it doesn’t offer checked baggage, but a folding bike may be permissible. The trail’s east end
is in downtown Albany, across the Hudson from Albany-Rensselaer. Bicycles are permitted on the sidepath over the Dunn Memorial Bridge,
but roll-on bicycle service is currently not allowed at Rensselaer.
For a scenic, historic and relatively easy ride (although it can be physically challenging in places), riders might try the Mohawk-Hudson
Bikeway, which runs about 20 miles between Albany and Schenectady. However, it's important to note that although Schenectady Station has
traditionally accommodated checked baggage, the station is currently closed for renovation.
Safety First Riders are responsible for their bikes at all times. Climbing into a car from a low-level platform with a folded bicycle is
treacherous. Handrails are your friends!
Do your homework regarding route reconnaissance and sensible gear packing, and prepare physically and mentally. Have contingency
plans. And as always, ride safely!
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