MARC Frequently Asked Questions How much baggage can I carry onto a MARC Train?
Are bicycles permitted on the train?
Can I bring my pet on the train with me?
What is a Quiet Car? Are there specific rules on the Quiet Car?
Does my child pay a reduced fare if he/she travels with me?
Do I need to make a reservation before boarding a MARC Train?
How do I sign-up for email notices and/or text messages about MARC service or delays?
What happens if I lose/damage my ticket? Is my MARC ticket refundable?
What forms of payment are accepted on MARC Trains?
How much baggage can I carry onto a MARC Train?
Only items which can be safely and easily carried by the passenger may be brought on the train. There is no checked baggage on MARC Trains.
Are bicycles permitted on the train?
Due to safety concerns, MARC's bicycle policy allows for the transportation of folding bicycles only. There are no designated storage areas for bikes, and they are prohibited from being stored in the overhead racks. However, folding bikes are no longer restricted to those carried in a case. Lockers for bikes are also available at many stations. Call 410-767-8749 for details.
Can I bring my pet on the train with me?
Only small pets confined in closed carriers are permitted on MARC Trains. Service animals accompanying passengers with disabilities are welcome aboard.
What is a Quiet Car? Are there specific rules on the Quiet Car?
Trains that have a Quiet Car are marked with a "Q" at the top of the printed schedules. Passengers in the Quiet Car, located next to the locomotive, must not use cell phones and must keep all audio devices, such as laptops, PDA's and pagers turned off or in a silent mode. Passengers may speak, but only in low whispers. Quiet Car is a registered service mark of Amtrak.
Does my child pay a reduced fare if he/she travels with me?
Two children under the age of six ride for free with a full fare paying adult. Any additional children must pay the full regular fare. If the adult receives a discounted fare such as Senior/Disability or Student Advantage, all children must pay the full regular fare. Children under eight years of age may not travel unless accompanied by a parent or guardian (16 years of age or older).
Do I need to make a reservation before boarding a MARC Train?
Seats are not reserved on the MARC Train. There are several ticket options available. Visit MARC Ticket Information for details on how to purchase tickets.
How do I sign-up for email notices and/or text messages about MARC service or delays?
Sign up for MARC email and/or text message alerts.
What happens if I lose/damage my ticket? Is my MARC ticket refundable?
Lost, damaged, or stolen tickets are no-refundable and irreplaceable. One-way tickets are non-refundable. Weekly tickets are refundable if returned no later than 11:59 pm the Friday prior to the effective week. Monthly tickets are refundable, based on calendar days, as follows:
- Prior to effective month 100%
- Days 1 - 5 75%
- Days 6 - 10 50%
Any other questions about refunds should be directed to 410-767-3999 or 410-539-3497(TTY).
What forms of payment are accepted on MARC Trains?
Only cash is accepted on the train and bills larger than $20 are not accepted for single fares. There is a $3 surcharge for tickets purchased on board the train at stations with either a ticket agent or a ticket machine.
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