Ship with Amtrak We offer small package and less-than-truckload shipping services between more than 100 cities. For more information about rates, schedules and permitted items, call 1-800-377-6914 (8 am - 8 pm ET, Monday through Friday).
How much does it cost to ship freight by rail?
The cost to combine rail and truck using a bulk transfer terminal is approximately $95.54 per net ton. By comparison, rail direct is $70.27 per net ton, and over-the-road truck is $214.96 per net ton.2020-04-20
How much does it cost to ship a train?
Vehicle Type Average Vehicle Shipping Cost*
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Standard Vehicle $208 per car
Extended Vehicle $239 per car
Motorcycle $146 per motorcycle
Priority Vehicle Offloading $60
Can I ship stuff by train?
The short answer is that trains can haul just about anything. From materials mined from the earth to the products that make a house a home and everything in between, you can ship it by rail.
Does Amtrak move freight?
In a typical year, freight railroads haul around 1.7 billion tons of raw materials and finished goods and Amtrak moves tens of millions of people across an integrated, nearly 140,000-mile rail network.
How much does Amtrak pay host railroads?
Every year Amtrak pays host railroads $142 million for using their tracks and other resources needed to operate Amtrak trains.
Does Amtrak handle freight?
Amtrak Express is Amtrak's freight and shipping service. It handles small package express service, heavy freight shipments and city-to-city freight shipping by private and commercial customers. ... Large pallet shipments of up to 500 pounds (227 kg) are accepted at certain major stations.