Youth Fares
Traveling with Children & Teens Policy for Unaccompanied Minors The safety of our youngest travelers is very important to us. Therefore, children under 12 years are required to be accompanied by an adult (18+). The only exception is if the accompanying guardian is younger than 18. Children aged between 13 and 15 may travel alone, but only under certain conditions. You may book a reservation only through the station or over the phone. For all other unaccompanied travel restrictions, please refer to our policy or reach out to us directly. 🛑 No one under the age of 14 can travel internationally without an accompanying adult. Youth Fare Discounts & Tickets Served Free of Charge Washington Youth Fare Program 🚆 Thanks to the program by the State of Washington under the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), individuals under the age of 18 can travel on Amtrak Cascades trains and select buses free of charge within the state of Washington. Here’s what you need to know: ✅ Who’s Eligible? ⛔ Who’s Not Covered? How Free Youth Ticket Defines Eligibility In person: Over the Phone: 1-888-652-3933 All en route ticket counters in core attended facilities including Washington like Seattle, Tacoma, Portland Reminder: Kiosk stations are not authorized for free youth ticket dispensing via passed Amtrak’ Cascades webpage. Heading Further Washington State? If your aiming to travel Oregon or Canada then no issue! Travel booking options are in two separate portions: One being Washington segment ticket free and the other for described states or provinces. Adults must as well divide their tickets in order to align with their children’s schedule. ⚠️ If you fail to separate the booking you risk full fare payment. 💡 Already Have Ticket Payments Done If you are having tickets booked under the assumed free fare and standard is purchased, the joiner must be contacted to cancel and stage a new booking to receive an assumed low fare. Be mindful of cancellation fees that may apply based on original fare which is overturned.
