CruisingMomandKid

Perfect - thanks so much!

t Thank you both, this is helpful. I've seen people use Red Caps departing at the train station, but have never seen one taking luggage off the train, which is what confused me. I thought they put them in a separate baggage car or something. The Amtrak website is not very clear. Appreciate your help!

Yes, this is what I want but I thought Red Caps and checking bags are one in the same? How do I get a Red Cap to help me get the luggage off the train? I've used Amtrak multiple times but never with more than a carry on.

Hi - I want to take Amtrak from Philly to Newark to take a cruise out of Cape Liberty. I see that other people do this all the time, but how do you deal with luggage? I just got off of a chat with Amtrak and was told you cannot check luggage on this route, doesn't matter the train. I can bring the luggage on the train with us, but am traveling alone with my child. I can't wrestle a large suitcase off the train and her at the same time. Am I out of luck completely? Lots of people take this route to airports and I imagine have a lot of luggage, so it surprises me that checking is not an option. I thought Amtrak strived to be a more convenient alternative.