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Old 09-24-2016, 10:55 AM   #6
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YES, AS A MOBILITY DEVICE it can be done. My wife and I traveled from Salinas to Portland 7/15. You declare it when you book, do this by phone and not online. Arrive early, check in, then you can push or ride it up into the train on the wheelchair ramp they will bring out.

They had never seen one before, but they were totally fine with it.

On the way north they stowed in an empty chair spot, on the way home the train was packed and they stowed it in a staff area. You will need to be able to get to your seat, etc. by yourself as the aisles are too narrow to ride it. It is not considered a piece of checked baggage but you will get a claim check for it.

https://www.amtrak.com/wheeled-mobility-device-services
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