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We're booked on the northbound Starlight in March, and now that the PPC won't be an option, any tips for having the best chance of snagging a seat in the SSL for the coast if our roomette turns out to be on the wrong side?
I tried that once. The SCA was livid that I didn't stay in my room sitting around waiting for the conductor. On the other hand if you do sit and wait in your room you risk losing a seat in the lounge. Depending on how busy the train is the wait for a seat in the lounge to open up could be substantial. What I'd do is find the conductor and get your ticket lifted before boarding. That way your room cannot be resold you don't risk being kicked out when you get back to your room.Hoping we can check in with the attendant, let them know we plan to head to the SSL, and they'll take care of it?
You can see the sea from a little after the stop in Oxnard, CA. Good chance you'll be eating lunch along this stretch. It disappears for a bit through the Santa Barbara area, then you're back on the coastline, maybe intermittently, for a good 60-70 minutes at least. It goes inland for quite a while before getting into San Luis Obispo. Have fun looking at the remote huts, rocket launch facilities, and the runway of Vandenburg AFB as well (on the right side, shallow view from the top level).You really just have to go to the car as soon as you can. You have about 60-90 minutes, if I recall correctly, after leaving LA before you see the water. I think you have to wait until the conductor collects all tickets before moving to the SSL, though.
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