Originally Posted by
Slasharoo
Amtrak is a great way to get to more out of the way places, but they only load and unload bicycles at stations that handle baggage. That eliminates many of the smaller stops. Be sure to check before you book
This is not true for all routes. Check the individual routes to find out if it applies to a route you're considering. There has been some discussion of the GAP/C&O trails which largely parallel the route of the Capitol Limited. That train has roll-on bike service at all stops. Space for bikes must be reserved ahead of time, and you roll it on yourself, but you can roll it on or off at any stop. I don't know what other routes this is true for, other than routes that go between Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina, but I suspect there may be other routes that offer bike service at non-baggage stops.