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Hello,
Looking to take the train from CHS up to WIL as something different, and also something less stressful than flying. It will be myself, my wife, and our 2 yr old who will nearly be 3 when we take the trip. I have a few questions about booking accommodations, etc. Hopefully someone can help.
-When trying to book sleeping accommodations it defaults to requiring us to book 2 roomettes. Are we not allowed just 1 for the three of us? I'm sure it's not spacious but I don't see how 2 adults and a barely 3 foot tall toddler wouldn't be able to survive an overnight. My wife would sleep in the same berth with the 2 yr old. She would do this even if we had to book 2 roomettes so that's why I don't see why it matters. If I call Amtrak can they just book 1 roomette or is their no option?
-If we had to book 2 roomettes are these connected? Is there a partition that can be removed to create a larger suite? Or would they be located in different areas of the car, or different cars?
-Are these roomettes somewhat soundproof? Boarding at nearly 9:30pm in CHS will be after bedtime so hopefully there are no screaming meltdowns on board. Also, we tend to rise early. I've never been in an Amtrak sleeper so I would imagine that it's not totally quiet anyway with near constant activity, stations stops etc.
-Anyone have experience bringing baby equipment on board? We would need to bring a car seat on and possibly a pack and play. Can these items be checked?
-Any other tips from someone who has traveled with toddlers on the train before?
-Regarding checked baggage. It looks like CHS has checked baggage. It seems like we'd have to check it 45 mins prior to departure. Anything else to be aware of with checked baggage? What happens on the other end in WIL?
I think that's all. Sorry for what might seem like stupid questions. Appreciate the help.
Looking to take the train from CHS up to WIL as something different, and also something less stressful than flying. It will be myself, my wife, and our 2 yr old who will nearly be 3 when we take the trip. I have a few questions about booking accommodations, etc. Hopefully someone can help.
-When trying to book sleeping accommodations it defaults to requiring us to book 2 roomettes. Are we not allowed just 1 for the three of us? I'm sure it's not spacious but I don't see how 2 adults and a barely 3 foot tall toddler wouldn't be able to survive an overnight. My wife would sleep in the same berth with the 2 yr old. She would do this even if we had to book 2 roomettes so that's why I don't see why it matters. If I call Amtrak can they just book 1 roomette or is their no option?
-If we had to book 2 roomettes are these connected? Is there a partition that can be removed to create a larger suite? Or would they be located in different areas of the car, or different cars?
-Are these roomettes somewhat soundproof? Boarding at nearly 9:30pm in CHS will be after bedtime so hopefully there are no screaming meltdowns on board. Also, we tend to rise early. I've never been in an Amtrak sleeper so I would imagine that it's not totally quiet anyway with near constant activity, stations stops etc.
-Anyone have experience bringing baby equipment on board? We would need to bring a car seat on and possibly a pack and play. Can these items be checked?
-Any other tips from someone who has traveled with toddlers on the train before?
-Regarding checked baggage. It looks like CHS has checked baggage. It seems like we'd have to check it 45 mins prior to departure. Anything else to be aware of with checked baggage? What happens on the other end in WIL?
I think that's all. Sorry for what might seem like stupid questions. Appreciate the help.