Can you turn in your car in Flagstaff that time of the morning?
Not much is Open in Flagstafff that time of the morning!
I'd suggest spending a night in a Hotel in Flagstaff, having dinner and gettig a few hours of sleep( there are several close to the Amtrak Station) after turning in your...
You can request a Redcap to assist you from the Lounge to Trainside( they'll reven put your unchecked Luggage in your Room ), ask attendant when you check into the Lounge.
I'll let a Local AU member or recent traveler thru Union Station answer your other questions.
There is no Canteen in San Antonio, the Eagle is supplied in Chicago for the 2 day,overnight run and return,so 9 Meals are served during the Roundtrip!
Grits being served with breakfast used to let you know you were in the South!( see "My Cousin Vinny" with Joe Pesci for a good discussion about Grits.)
I used to have them on the Sunset,Eagle,CONO and Crescent when eating Breakfast in the Diner.
Similar situation to my 2022 Corolla( built in Alabama) as opposed to my 2001 Model.( from Japan)
My only regret is that I didn't get the Hybrid, but during the COVID Pandemic they were hard to impossible to get without paying a Big Premium, and waiting for up to a year to get one.
Just had 2 interactions with FNBO Customer Service, both of which were very pleasant and professional.
I pay my Account each month on line after receiving a paper statement.( can't trust Snail Mail to deliver on time)
For some reason last month when I paid my account in full on the 2nd, (...
Google up the Hostel International on Congress ( close to Michigan Avenue).
They have shared Dorm Rooms for Males and Females and Private Rooms also. Under $100 a night including Breakfast, and you cam catch the Bus to/from Union Station.
People of all ages and from all over the World stay...
I agree that staying in San Francisco is a better idea for yall.
I would not recommend that you drive in San Francisco or the Bay Area.
There are plentiful Buses,Trolleys and the famous Cable Cars to ride.
Ride Share and Taxis are also plentiful.
There are many tours available in San...
All of the agents @ the Austin( my Home Station) Station are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable!
That guy must have really been a jerk to cause the agent to consider calling the police, after clearly explaining the boarding policy @ Austin to him!