Can you ride Amtrak without ID?
Many people travel by Amtrak every day without having or showing ID. But many other people are harassed for traveling by Amtrak without ID, or are unable to buy tickets. As with ID to fly and many other requests and demands made of air travelers, there are no “rules” for ID to travel by Amtrak train.
What forms of ID does Amtrak accept?
Examples of acceptable forms of ID include:
- State or provincial driver’s license.
- Passport.
- Official government-issued identification (federal, state, city or county government or foreign government)
- Canadian provincial health card ID card with photo.
- Military photo ID.
Can I buy a Greyhound ticket for someone else?
Yes, you can book a Ticket on behalf of another person. Just ensure that they’re aware of the Terms & Conditions, and that they know to be at the stop location 20 minutes early with a copy of their Ticket and ID.
What happens if you miss Greyhound bus?
If you miss your bus you can usually get on the next bus. Whether it comes that night or the next day doesn’t really matter. You may have to get a new ticket printed. There will be a $20 fee if you were the reason you missed your bus.
What if Greyhound is late and I miss my transfer?
What happens if one of my Greyhound busses is late for my connection, and it leaves without me? Greyhound does not guarantee that you will arrive by the time printed on your ticket. You and your fellow passengers will be picked up by the next bus that has open seats.
Do your bags get searched on Greyhound?
Allowing law enforcement onboard “Cops routinely board Greyhound buses and ask passengers to search their luggage,” Theshia Naidoo, a legal director with the Drug Policy Alliance, tells ConsumerAffairs. “If a person consents to the search, there is no fourth amendment protections relating to the search.”
Can you sleep at Greyhound station?
You will exit your bus and the station you are supposed to wait at until you next bus arrives will be closed. Fortunately, in most of these situations passengers who are waiting for buses are allowed to stay inside the station even though it is technically closed.