Amending a booking by adding another leg - is it possible ?

[Sharky]

In January, I've booked the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles and then the day after arriving in LA, I'm taking the CS to Seattle.

Rather than spending a day in LA, I've seperately booked a return trip on the Pacific Surfliner to San Diego (I like SD, whilst LA leaves me cold). The ticket is cancellable until the Surfliner departs, so if the SC is to late for the connection, I'll be able to cancel the trip and I'll spend the day in LA (not ideal, but hey ho). However, for the return leg, if Surfliner 765 is an hour or more late, I'll be stuffed.

Would Amtrak be receptive to me adding the LA-SD trip to my booking and if so, would it then become a guaranteed connection ?

Sharky

 

[dlagrua]

I believe that Amtrak would prefer to re-ticket you for the entire trip. You could always purchase a separate ticket but in any event the Amtrak guarantee might just be to offer a ride on the next trains. Call customer service and ask.

 

[trimetbusfan]

In January, I've booked the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles and then the day after arriving in LA, I'm taking the CS to Seattle.

Rather than spending a day in LA, I've seperately booked a return trip on the Pacific Surfliner to San Diego (I like SD, whilst LA leaves me cold). The ticket is cancellable until the Surfliner departs, so if the SC is to late for the connection, I'll be able to cancel the trip and I'll spend the day in LA (not ideal, but hey ho). However, for the return leg, if Surfliner 765 is an hour or more late, I'll be stuffed.

Would Amtrak be receptive to me adding the LA-SD trip to my booking and if so, would it then become a guaranteed connection ?

Sharky

Train 765 is the guaranteed connection to train 14, as long as they are on the same reservation.

 

[NYP]

I think if you call 1-800-USA-RAIL they can add the Surfliner segments to your existing reservation. Ask to speak with an agent and explain you want to add segments to your existing booking and not modify your existing segments.