State | Train Operator | Policy |
Alabama | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting service between Mobile and Montgomery. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Alaska | Alaska Railroad | Pets are permitted in the baggage car in an airline-approved kennel. Fee: $20 (counts as 1 piece of your checked luggage allowance) |
White Pass & Yukon Route | Dogs are permitted on Chilkoot Hiker Service trains but not on any connecting bus services. Fee: $25 |
Arizona | Phoenix Valley Metro Rail | Pets are permitted if they are stowed within an enclosed pet carrier that fits on the lap of the passenger or beneath the seat. |
Sun Link | Pets are permitted in enclosed carriers. |
Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting service between Maricopa and the Grand Canyon, or Thruway from Kingman. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Arkansas | Amtrak | For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Little Rock Metro Streetcar | Undisclosed. |
California | Amtrak | Not permitted on all Thruway connecting services around California. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
California Metrolink | Pets are permitted if secured in an enclosed carrier, do not take up seats, do not block aisles or doorways, and do not disrupt other passengers. |
Los Angeles Metro | Pets are permitted if secured in an enclosed carrier, do not take up seats, do not block aisles or doorways, and do not disrupt other passengers. |
San Diego Coaster | Small pets are permitted if enclosed in a carrier on the passenger’s lap or the floor. |
San Diego Trolley | Pets are permitted if fully contained inside an enclosed carrier. |
San Diego MTS | Pets are permitted if fully contained inside an enclosed carrier and transported on the passenger’s lap. |
San Francisco BART | Pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
San Francisco Muni | Dogs are permitted but must be leashed and muzzled, can only ride on the lap of the passenger or under their seat. Other pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Colorado | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services to Alamosa, Gunnison, Raton, Vail, or Cheyenne. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Denver RTD | Pets are permitted if transported on the passenger’s lap in a secure, enclosed carrier. All dogs are required to have rabies vaccinations and tags. |
Connecticut | Amtrak | For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Connecticut CT Rail Shore Line East | Pets are permitted if leashed or contained in an enclosed, ventilated container and must not disrupt other passengers. |
Connecticut CT Rail Hartford Line | Pets are permitted if transported in an enclosed, pet-safe carrier with the size and weight not exceeding 19 x 14 x 10.5 inches and 20 pounds. |
Delaware | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Wilmington or Salisbury. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Florida | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, and Fort Meyers. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Florida Tri-Rail | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Florida Brightline | Only dogs and cats are permitted on trains, and this counts towards the passenger’s carry-on or checked baggage allowance. Only 1 pet per passenger is permitted, and if transporting on the passenger’s lap or the floor, then the carrier must not exceed 17 x 10 x 10 inches. If transported in the coach luggage tower then the carrier must not exceed 28 x 20.5 x 21.5 inches. |
Miami Metromover | Pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Orlando Sunrail | Pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Georgia | Amtrak | For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Atlanta MARTA | Pets are permitted in a secure, rigid carrier with a lock or latch to prevent escape. |
Hawaii | Honolulu Rail Transit | Undisclosed. |
Idaho | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Moscow, Ontario, or Ogden. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Illinois | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Springfield, Davenport, Paducah or Evansville to St. Louis, Galesburg, Bloomington Normal, or Chicago. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Chicago CTA | Pets are permitted if secured in an enclosed carrier, do not take up seats, do not block aisles or doorways, and do not disrupt other passengers. |
Chicago METRA | Small pets are permitted in enclosed carriers on non-peak weekday trains (arriving in Chicago before 6:31 a.m. and after 9:30 a.m. and departing Chicago before 3 p.m. and after 7 p.m.). Pets are also permitted on all weekend trains but may be refused on overcrowded trains or during special events. |
South Shore Line | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Indiana | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Indianapolis. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
South Shore Line | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Iowa | Amtrak | For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Kansas | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Newton. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Kentucky | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services through to Nashville. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Louisiana | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting service from Shreveport to Jackson. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
New Orleans Streetcar | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Maine | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services through to Orono. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Maryland | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services between Ocean City and Grantsville. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Maryland MARC | Pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Baltimore Metro | Pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Massachusetts | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Boston. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Massachusetts Bay MBTA Commuter Rail | Non-service dogs are not permitted during rush hour. Other small pets must be kept in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Massachusetts Bay MBTA Subway |
CapeFLYER | Dogs must be leashed at all times. |
Michigan | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services between Hancock, Sault Ste. Marie, Gaylord, Cheboygan, Detroit, and Chicago. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Minnesota | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Duluth to La Crosse. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Minneapolis Metro | Pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Mississippi | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Jackson or Biloxi. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Missouri | Amtrak | For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Kansas City Streetcar | Pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Montana | Amtrak | For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Nebraska | Amtrak | For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Nevada | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Las Vegas or Reno. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
New Hampshire | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Boston to Littleton or Berlin. Acela route from Boston to Washington permits pets at weekends and holidays only. For other mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
New Jersey | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Atlantic City. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
New Jersey Transit | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Port Authority Trans-Hudson | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
New Mexico | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from El Paso and Santa Fe. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
New York | Amtrak | For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Long Island Railroad | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Metro North Railroad | Dogs up to 65 pounds are permitted but are not allowed on seats. |
New York Subway | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
North Carolina | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Wilmington or Morehead City. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
North Dakota | Amtrak | For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Ohio | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Toledo, Dayton, or Columbus. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Cleveland RTA | Pets are permitted in a secure pet carrier and must not weigh more than 25 pounds. |
Oklahoma | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Oklahoma City. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Oregon | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Ontario, Portland, Crescent City, and Astoria. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Portland TriMet | Pets are permitted in a closed carrier. |
Pennsylvania | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Philadelphia SEPTA (trolley/trains) | Pets are permitted in a closed carrier that must fit on the passenger’s lap. |
New Jersey Transit | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
PATCO Speedline | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Rhode Island | Amtrak | For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
South Carolina | Amtrak | For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Tennessee | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Nashville. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Nashville’s Music City Commuter Rail | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Memphis MARTA Street Trolley | Undisclosed. |
Texas | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Houston or Dallas. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Houston METRORail | Small pets are permitted providing they are caged properly. |
Dallas DART | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Dallas M-Line Trolly | Dogs must be on a leash or in a pet carrier. |
Dallas Tre Commuter Rail | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
El Paso Streetcar | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Utah | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Salt Lake City. |
Salt Lake City FrontRunner | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Salt Lake City TRAX | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Vermont | Amtrak | For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Virginia | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Washington, DC, Virginia Beach, or Blacksburg. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Virginia Railway Express (VRE) | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
Washington | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from Seattle, Spokane, or Portland. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Seattle Sound Transit’s Link light rail | Small pets are permitted in a secure, enclosed carrier. |
West Virginia | Amtrak | For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |
Wisconsin | Amtrak | Not permitted on Thruway connecting services from St.Paul- Minneapolis. For mainline services, see Amtrak policy above. |