I think it would be a risk (if you are not ticketed as such).This reminds me of a question I've had for a while: could someone who is taking the Star(vation) past Tampa hop off when the train first stops in Lakeland, grab something to eat nearby, and hop back on on the return? There's like an hour and a half between stops...
Between Steinbrenner Field and Union Station, probably the easiest place to stop for snacks and drinks would be the 7-Eleven at Dale Mabry and Spruce. If you want a more substantial selection, there's a Walmart a couple blocks down, closer to I-275 (although it's on the "wrong" side of the street and would probably take quite a bit longer to stop than the 7-Eleven).The reason why I’m boarding at Tampa is because I am attending a Spring Training baseball game there the afternoon I depart. I’m likely to either have my parents take me to the station or use Lyft. Depends on: A. If the game ends at 4:00 or earlier, B. The Star happens to be delayed getting into TPA, or C. My parents and I leave the game early. The game starts at 1:00.
I remembered this question when I was on the Silver Star yesterday. I asked the conductor if it is OK if passengers get off at the first Lakeland stop, get something to eat and get back on board at the second Lakeland stop. The conductor said this is fine as long as the passenger tells a crew member that he/she is doing this. I may try this on my next trip from Miami on 92.This reminds me of a question I've had for a while: could someone who is taking the Star(vation) past Tampa hop off when the train first stops in Lakeland, grab something to eat nearby, and hop back on on the return? There's like an hour and a half between stops...
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