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01-13-22, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jonwvara

Well, that's the point of rinko-packing the bike. As far as I have been able to determine, ALL Amtrak trains everywhere allow you to carry on a folding bike at no added charge.

Or, one could use duffle bags and carry them in the bottom of their panniers for the duration of the tour. I have a small foldable bike.

It is statements like this one from Amtrak that was behind me saying it is confusing....

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https://www.amtrak.com/bring-your-bicycle-onboardOnly certain passenger cars can accommodate folding bicycles as carry-on baggage, otherwise they must be checked.

You can't check baggage at all stations nor on all trains. So, I don't think your take is 100% accurate.

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