Amtrak is making it easier than ever to travel with your furry friends, expanding its pet program to allow four-legged passengers on Acela trains during weekdays.
Dogs and cats up to 20 pounds will be allowed in all cars (except first class and café cars), but must remain in a carrier at all times, according to the company. Amtrak will offer eight pet spaces per departure and one per customer for the cost of $26 per pet or 800 Amtrak Guest Rewards points.
Previously, pets were only welcomed on Amtrak Acela trains on weekends. It is a testament to the strong bond that passengers have with their pets and we understand how this makes it increasingly difficult to leave them at home, Amtrak s vice president of the Northeast Corridor service line, Caroline Decker, told