I booked a late March AGR long distance trip when the VIA prices took that big hike, but I'm strongly inclined to cancel it in favor of the Canadian from Toronto March 8th. As you say, mighty tempting.They really dropped some deals this time around! Too bad we're already booked through for an AGR redemption... A Cabin for 2 leaving on March 1st from Toronto is mighty tempting!!! h34r:
I hope your trip will be as wonderful as mine was. If the express deals are as good next fall, I might do the trip again.I gave in to temptation, cancelled my SEA-NOL roundtrip at the end of March, and am on the Canadian March 8th from Toronto. Just two weeks until I leave for Toronto on the EB -- can't wait!
I did the almost the same routing, except flew PHX-SEA and Winnepeg-PHX. Yes, there is NO bus service south, a real sign of the times, I guess. But since the Canadian gets into Winnepeg around 8 p.m., try to get a hotel downtown (not expensive at all, esp. in March) and spend part of the day sightseeing in the downtown area, which has a lot of history, culture and scenic attractions (good website by Winnepeg city to learn of things). Then fly back in late afternoon or evening if possible.I just booked a trip on the Canadian for late March. I've been putting it off for so long, I just decided to bite to bullet! I'm pretty excited and got an awesome deal. Late March, Vancouver to Winnipeg in a lower berth for about $300! I'll fly out to Seattle the day before and catch the early morning Amtrak Cascades, and spend the afternoon in Vancouver before boarding the Canadian at 8:30 PM. I really wanted to get off in Toronto, but I just couldn't risk missing work, as I have to work later that afternoon.
I was searching for a bus from Winnipeg down to North Dakota and maybe catch the Empire Builder back to MSP, but there are no more buses!! :angry2: Jefferson Lines and Greyhound use to cross the border between Grand Forks and Winnipeg. So I guess there's no cross border service by land between Vancouver and maybe Windsor? If anyone knows different, please let me know!
So looks like I'll have to spend the night in Winnipeg and fly back the next morning. I'll post my trip in the Member Trips forum if anyone happens to be there too. It'll be late March.
I just booked a trip on the Canadian for late March. I've been putting it off for so long, I just decided to bite to bullet! I'm pretty excited and got an awesome deal. Late March, Vancouver to Winnipeg in a lower berth for about $300! I'll fly out to Seattle the day before and catch the early morning Amtrak Cascades, and spend the afternoon in Vancouver before boarding the Canadian at 8:30 PM. I really wanted to get off in Toronto, but I just couldn't risk missing work, as I have to work later that afternoon.
I was searching for a bus from Winnipeg down to North Dakota and maybe catch the Empire Builder back to MSP, but there are no more buses!! :angry2: Jefferson Lines and Greyhound use to cross the border between Grand Forks and Winnipeg. So I guess there's no cross border service by land between Vancouver and maybe Windsor? If anyone knows different, please let me know!
So looks like I'll have to spend the night in Winnipeg and fly back the next morning. I'll post my trip in the Member Trips forum if anyone happens to be there too. It'll be late March.
What are the advantages of two "roomette"?Mrs Ispolkom and I sprang for roomettes (or Cabins for 1) Toronto-Vancouver at the end of May. I can't wait!
None that I can think of, except that Cabins for 2 and 3 weren't available the days that we could travel. Neither were sections, for that matter.What are the advantages of two "roomette"?
Via prices cabins on a per-person basis. Via does not have separate rail fares and accommodation charges like Amtrak.I'm confused about the express deal. I I want to travel with my 12 yr old daughter and I select a cabin for 2. I pay that price. Is there a "rail fare" like Amtrak? It must cost more than the price of the cabin for 2.
Sue
Give it another try. I'm getting deals showing on the page.Today the Express Deals page is blank. Any ideas what Via is up to?
Sorry, but I'm drawing a blank. :lol: :lol:Today the Express Deals page is blank. Any ideas what Via is up to?
If you looking for deals involving VAN, there ain't none :giggle: :giggle:Sorry, but I'm drawing a blank. :lol: :lol:Today the Express Deals page is blank. Any ideas what Via is up to?
Perhaps all the Canadian deals were grabbed up already. The last time I looked, a week or so ago, there were plenty of deals available. I am hoping for good express deals in the Fall.If you looking for deals involving VAN, there ain't none :giggle: :giggle:Sorry, but I'm drawing a blank. :lol: :lol:Today the Express Deals page is blank. Any ideas what Via is up to?
Probably just down momentarily for updating and they are updated daily.Today the Express Deals page is blank. Any ideas what Via is up to?
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