Are there any bus companies in the area, if so will they take your bike? If so, does it have to be in a box - and how close is the bus stop to Amtrak station?

Later this month I expect to pay $70 for a taxi ride to an Amtrak station that handles luggage. The cab company that I called for a price quote has bike racks on their taxis - which is why I called that particular company.

I always suggest that someone going on Amtrak with a bike pull their pedals off the day before they leave, just in case your pedals are tighter than you expected. Also, it may be prudent to call the station a few days in advance to make sure that they will have bike boxes in stock.