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If you're looking for a reliable and trustworthy Train booking app or service provider in San Francisco, AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICE is the right choice for you. With over 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our transparency and attention to detail. Our team of experts will make sure your car is running smoothly and safely.

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Precision and Dedication

AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICE is dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible service and care. Our team of experts is committed to ensuring your car is running smoothly and safely.  At AMCRAKSERVICE, we are committed to providing you with the highest quality service at a budget-friendly price.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Tickets and Passes

AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES

  • Redemption travel may not be reserved unless a sufficient point balance is available in the member's AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES Guest Rewards account at the time of booking.

  • Points may be redeemed for travel in the name of passengers other than the member, but tickets and travel documents are non-transferable once issued.

  • Only one child (age 2-12) may be redeemed at half the rail fare for each adult in the reservation.

  • Infants (under age 2) may travel without a ticket, but if a separate seat is desired for an infant, points must be redeemed according to the child rate policy.

  • Redemption travel may not be bartered, brokered, purchased or sold, except under programs fully authorized and/or sponsored by AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES. A redemption ticket has no cash value.

Passengers with Disabilities

  • Online reservations for passengers with a disability, including reservations for accessible space and/or seating, are currently limited to one-way and round-trip train travel only for one adult or child passenger with a disability and up to one discounted companion.

  • Discounts are not combinable with other discounts (such as Senior, Rail Passengers Association, etc.) and promotions, unless such discounting is expressly described in the terms and conditions of a particular program.

  • To receive a discounted ticket, written documentation of a passenger's disability must be presented at the ticket counter and when boarding the train.

  • At the time of travel, passengers with a disability who travel in an accessible bedroom will be required to certify that they require one or more of the accessible features of the accessible bedroom in order to book and receive the discount.

  • AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES train crews are not required or permitted to provide personal care assistance to passengers with a disability. It is the passenger's responsibility to travel with a companion/attendant as necessary.

  • Wheeled mobility devices should not exceed 30 in (76 cm) wide and 48 in (122 cm) long and should have a minimum of 2 in (5 cm) of ground clearance. The weight limit for an occupied wheeled mobility device is 600 lbs. (273 kg). AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES permits both manually operated and battery powered wheeled mobility devices.

  • To make reservations on the Auto Train (Lorton, VA to Sanford, FL), Downeaster (Boston, MA to Portland, ME) or Thruway connecting service (bus, ferry, taxi, etc.), or if you're traveling with more than one adult or with children/infants, call 1-800-USA-RAIL or TTY 1-800-523-6590 for assistance.

Multi-Ride Passes

  • Multi-Ride pass holders need to confirm each trip (train and date) with RideReserve prior to traveling.

  • Monthly passes are non-transferable.

  • Six-ride passes are non-transferable.

  • Monthly passes will be canceled automatically, and refund limits will be imposed, if passes are not picked-up on or before the first day of the valid travel month.

  • Ten-ride passes are non-transferable on most routes. On Pacific Surfliner, more than one person may use a ten-ride passes at one time.

  • Seating is limited. Seats may not be available on all trains at all times.

 

A ticket shall be valid for carriage or refund one year after date of purchase, unless otherwise provided.

Reservations must be made when required, and tickets are not transferable. If you do not board your train as booked, your entire reservation is subject to cancellation. In order to ensure the quality of travel and safety and security of its passengers, AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES may refuse to carry passengers:

  • Who have not paid the applicable fare or do not have a valid ticket;

  • Who have monthly, 10-ride or 6-ride tickets and have not made a required RideReserve confirmation prior to departure on applicable services;

  • Who present an AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES ticket purchased from an unauthorized third party. AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES tickets may only be sold or issued by AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES or an authorized travel agent/tour operator. Any ticket purchased from an unauthorized third party will be voided. The ticket holder will not be eligible for travel or for a refund.

  • Whose conduct is objectionable (such as, but not limited to, being under the influence of alcohol or narcotics);

  • Whose personal hygiene makes them offensive;

  • Who pose a health, safety or security hazard to other passengers or employees;

  • Who refuse to comply with safety or security rules or with instructions of AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES personnel;

  • Who is traveling with an animal that is not compliant with AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES policies (for example, the animal is not under control, acts violently, causes a significant disturbance, or is not housebroken);

  • Who would require AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES personnel to provide personal care services or otherwise do not meet the essential requirements for the receipt of AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES services; or

  • Who refuse to consent to AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES security inspections of persons and/or baggage onboard AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES trains and/or at designated areas, such as train platforms and passenger boarding or waiting areas.

REFUND POLICY

Fares, Modifications and Refunds

About Fares

AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES will exercise reasonable efforts to ensure that all published fares are accurate, but reserves the right to correct any erroneously published fare that was not intended for sale. In the event that an erroneous fare is published for sale and a ticket is issued by AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES, AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES reserves the right to cancel the ticket and refund the total amount paid by the purchaser in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

  • AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES reserves the right to limit the number of tickets sold at a given fare amount.

  • For reserved services, a range of fares may apply. AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES will quote and price your travel at the lowest fare available for each class at the time you make your reservation.

  • On unreserved services, the lowest fares may be restricted during peak travel periods.

  • When itinerary changes are permitted, difference in fare may apply.

  • Some discount fares may be non-changeable and only partially refundable.

  • Fares are not guaranteed until AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES provides you with a reservation confirmation.

  • Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice.

Risk-Free Cancellation

For all reserved fares purchased from AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES via cash*, credit card or debit card, a full refund will be issued to the original form of payment if the ticket is canceled within 24 hours of the time of purchase and prior to the scheduled departure. Tickets for unreserved services must be cancelled within 1 hour of purchase. Tickets that remain unused and are not canceled prior to departure are forfeited. 

"No Show" Policy

Subject to applicable cancellation policies set forth in these terms and conditions, all fares are non-refundable and non-changeable after departure. Passengers who “no show” or do not cancel prior to departure forfeit the entire value of their “no show” segment. This policy applies to tickets paid in USD (including via Gift Certificate) as well as tickets paid with AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES Guest Rewards points.

Saver Fares

  • Cancellations: 

    • 25% of total fare is forfeit, 75% returned to non-refundable eVoucher. 

    • Upgrades made through third-party partners may not be refundable—see terms and conditions of such third-party partner.

  • Changes: 25% of total fare is forfeit.

  • Change fee waived for Select Executive members.

Value Fares

  • Cancellations: 

    • 15+ days before departure: no fee, 100% returned to original form of payment. 

    • 0-14 says Before departure: 25% of total fare is forfeit, 75% returned to original form of payment*.

  • Changes: no fee

Flexible Fares

  • Cancellations: no fee, 100% returned to original form of payment*.

  • Changes: no fee, difference in fare may apply.

PRIVACY POLICY

The types of personal data we obtain include:

  • Name

  • Contact information, including postal addresses (such as home, work and billing), zip code, telephone number, and email address

  • Professional information, including job title and company name

  • Identification information, including government-issued identification numbers such as national ID card number, passport number or driver’s license number

  • Personal characteristics, including date of birth, gender and photos

  • AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES SERVICES Guest Rewards account information, including username and password, account preferences, AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES SERVICES Guest Rewards membership number, account status, loyalty points and redemption awards and other account details

  • Travel and reservation information, including departure and arrival points, dates of travel, train number, accommodations, names and number of travelers in your party, fares, purpose for trip, trip insurance information, employee passrider information, and Rail Passengers Association (RPA) membership numbers

  • Payment information, such as payment card information (credit card type, number, expiration date, and security ID), e-wallet or digital payment information (such as Apple Pay)

  • Other information regarding your purchases and orders, such as gift card information, discount types and promotional codes used

  • Social media information (including your social media handle)

  • Information regarding your preferences, such as ticket pick-up/delivery options accommodation preferences (for example, in case of disability) and your direct marketing choices (such as whether you want to receive offers by email or postal mail)

  • Job application information (including resume and any additional application information provided to us, such as employment history and education)

  • Any other information you submit through our Online Services or other communications with us, such as through forms, surveys, registration pages, portals, emails and telephone calls

While the personal data you choose to provide is voluntary, providing certain personal data may be necessary to offer you the relevant product or service. If you choose not to provide certain information, this may affect our ability to provide you with certain products or services.

Personal data we collect through automated means

When you use our Online Services or open our emails, we may obtain certain information by automated means, such as cookies, web server logs, web beacons (including pixels and tags), and other technologies. These technologies help us (1) remember your information so you will not have to re-enter it; (2) track, understand and analyze how you use and interact with our Online Services; (3) personalize your experience with our Online Services, including providing you advertising and content based on your interests and location; (4) measure the usability of our Online Services and the effectiveness of our communications; and (5) otherwise protect, manage and enhance our products and services, and help ensure they are working properly.

We may use these automated technologies to collect information about your equipment, browsing actions, usage patterns and location such as:

  • IP address

  • Online and mobile device identifiers

  • Operating system and version

  • Browser type

  • Referring website

  • Screens or pages viewed, date/time/duration of visits, and other information regarding your navigation through the Online Services, such as your movements, scrolling, clicks, information typed and other interactions

  • Application version

  • Device model

  • Network service provider

  • Information about the device used to run our mobile app or visit our website

  • City-level location

DISCLAIMER

AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES's fares, time schedules, equipment, routing, services and information (hereinafter "AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES services") are not guaranteed and are provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, and AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES disclaims all warranties, express or implied.

AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES reserves the right to change its policies without notice.

AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES further specifically disclaims liability for any inconvenience, expense, or damages, incidental, consequential, punitive, lost profits, loss business or otherwise, resulting from errors in its timetable, shortages of equipment, or due to delayed trains, except when such delay causes a passenger to miss an AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES train guaranteed connection. When a guaranteed AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES train connection is missed, AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES will provide passenger with alternate transportation on AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES, another carrier, or provide overnight hotel accommodations, at AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES's sole discretion, but only when such circumstances resulted from the actions of AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES and this shall constitute AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES's sole liability and passenger's sole and exclusive remedy.

AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES also disclaims any liability for the products and/or services of AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES's advertisers, business partners, sponsors, suppliers, licensors and agents to the extent permissible under the law and AMCRAK TRAVEL SERVICES shall only be responsible for the rail transportation services that it provides.

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