HOW-TO GUIDE
How To Bring Your Bike On Board
Take the scenic route and bring your bike along for the ride.
Quick Summary
✅ Bike reservations required
✅ Free to bring your bike
✅ Standard bikes and e-bikes allowed
✅ Bikes stored in the Bicycle Car
❌ Trikes and recumbent bikes not permitted
Have you ever wondered if it was possible to bring your bike with you on board the Pacific Surfliner? It’s possible. When you bring your bike, you're not limited to just one destination—you can explore beyond it. Simply make a free reservation for your bike when booking your trip.
Details
✅ Cost: Free
✅ Size limits: Bikes may weigh up to 50 lbs and must be no larger than 104" x 41" x 8.5". Maximum tire width is 4".
✅ Standard, tandem, or electric bikes are allowed on board in the Bicycle Car as long as they meet the size limits.
❌ Trikes and recumbent bikes will not fit in the bike racks and cannot be accommodated.
✅ Folding bikes smaller than 34" x 15" x 48" are allowed on board as carry-on items in lieu of a piece of baggage and do not require a reservation. They must be folded before boarding and stored in luggage storage areas at the end of the train car, not in the overhead racks.
How It Works
1. Go to PacificSurfliner.com
Fill out the details for your trip at the top of the page or select Book Trip in the top right corner.
2. Fill out your trip details and click Submit.
You will be redirected to the Amtrak booking portal.
3. Select your preferred train.
Choose the train you want and click Add to Cart.
4. Add your bicycle reservation.
On the Trip Summary page, look for Bicycle under Additional Items.
You’ll see how many bicycle spaces are available for your selected train. Enter the number of bicycles you want to reserve and click Add to Cart.
5. Complete your ticket purchase.
Finish checking out to secure both your train ticket and bicycle reservation.
⚠️Important Note
Your bike reservation is tied to the train you selected at the time you booked your trip. If your plans change, you need to contact Amtrak at 800-USA-RAIL to modify your reservation before your scheduled departure.
Day of Travel Tips
1. Reserve Your Bike Before You Travel
If you plan to bring a full-size bicycle onboard, you must reserve a bike space before boarding the train. Reservations cannot be added after you've boarded.
2. Arrive Early
Give yourself extra time to locate the correct platform and position yourself near the Bicycle Car before your train arrives.
3. Find the Bicycle Car
The Bicycle Car is Car 6, located at the rear of the train (opposite the locomotive). Station signage and train staff can help direct you if needed.
4. Secure Your Bike
Walk your bike onboard and place it in one of the designated bicycle racks on the lower level of the Bicycle Car.
For added security during your trip, we recommend bringing your own lock or bungee cord.
5. Enjoy the Ride
After securing your bike, head upstairs or to another passenger car to find a seat and relax while you travel.
6. Be Ready to Deboard
A few minutes before arriving at your destination, return to the Bicycle Car to retrieve your bike.
Most station stops are brief, so having your bike ready will help ensure a smooth exit.