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Brad G asked in Cars & TransportationRail · 1 decade ago

Lying about my age to Amtrak?

I will be 15 (the age you need to be to travel unaccompanied w/ no restrictions on Amtrak) in a few months, and I want to take a trip on Amtrak to visit a relative. However, getting there requires a transfer, and Amtrak doesn't let anyone under 15 switch trains. So, can I book the trip online, but say that I am 15 to avoid the hassle of being an Unaccompanied Minor? How would they find out?

Amtrak Unaccompanied Minor Policy:

Children 8 through 14 years old may travel unaccompanied on Amtrak trains under the following rules and restrictions:

* Travel is permitted only on Amtrak trains. Travel is not permitted on Thruway motorcoach service, or on any other other connecting services.

* The scheduled departure time may be no earlier than 6 am, and arrival time no later than 9 pm.

* No transfers of any kind are permitted.

* Both boarding and arrival stations must be staffed. (Please note that even certain staffed stations do not allow for unaccompanied minors.)

* An adult at least 18 years of age must bring the child who will be traveling as an unaccompanied minor to the station. Both the adult and child must be at the boarding station at least one hour prior to departure time to allow for the required interview and to complete necessary forms. The adult must provide valid current identification that meets our ID policies.

* We require that the child be interviewed. On the day of travel, a station agent or other appropriate authority will directly interview the child to determine whether the child is capable of traveling alone.

* For each unaccompanied minor traveling alone, the adult bringing the child to the departure station must complete and sign a release form.

* The child must wear an Amtrak issued wristband for the duration of travel.

* The adult must remain at the station until the train has departed.

* Upon arrival, an adult (at least 18 years old) must be present to pick up the child. The adult must display valid current identification meeting Amtrak's ID policies.

* Full adult fares are charged. Tickets for unaccompanied children may not be purchased online.

* The unaccompanied child may not have any life-threatening food allergies.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    only if you have something to prove your age. Since you cannot you would be better off waiting the couple months and doing the trip legally, this way you will not be missing school as well.

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