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I'm supposed to be on this train from Seattle to Chicago a week from Thursday. Does anyone know about how long it'll be before the route is back on it's tracks? I can't handle a long bus ride and would like to make arrangements as soon as I can. I can barely handle a short bus ride, to be...

I've been happy with the way the city has been trying to stay ahead of the virus. When I got Covid, I would get phone calls to check up on me and make sure I had everything I needed while I was quarantined. The testing sites seem to be everywhere so there is no excuse if you feel like you might...

Yes! This is all true. I live in NYC and have gotten tested several times down at the SI Ferry location. I even had Covid back in February. It was not a good time. I do not recommend. I don't mind having to get tested again, I just wanted to know if I needed to. I did not know they started...

OK, great. That's what I was hoping.

I have a trip planned from Seattle to New York in just a few weeks. I was checking the Covid 19 and mask requirements so there are no surprises and I'm sure to be complying with all the safety precautions. I'm vaccinated and I wear masks all day anyway, so that's not a problem at all. I came...

I booked a trip for October back in April. For funzies, I occasionally check to see how much it costs if I were to book it now. So far, I'm saving $637 on the trip from Seattle to NYC. Plus, I applied for the Amtrak BoA credit card so I also got $100 off the fare and enough points to get...

I was taking the train from Boston back home to NYC. It was kinda late, so I was dozing in my coach seat and didn't notice that the train made an unscheduled stop at Cos Cob. Next thing I knew, two cops were tackling the man in the seat right behind me! They cuffed him and took him off the...

Thank you for the trip report! I enjoyed it! I'll be doing this trip in the opposite direction in October. I can't wait!

The trip from Penn Station to St George is my every day trip! :D The Newhouse/Barberi are my favorite boats, too. Lucky day for you!!

Since we're talking about the King Street Station in Seattle, I'm going to be there for a few hours before taking the Empire Builder back to Chicago. Can I leave my bags there at the station while I go out and poke around the city for a while? I'd like to pick my bag up again before boarding...

It looked like a microwave, it sounded like a microwave, the food tasted like it came from a microwave. What's the difference?

I'm glad I read this thread before my trip. I wouldn't have known to tip the SCA! The two I had on the Cardinal and the Capitol Limited with both great. Two very different people, but great service from both.

I took my very first long distance trip between NYC and Chicago this past weekend. I took the Capitol Limited and the Cardinal. I tried the shrimp & sausage, twice, and the chicken fettuccine once. I have to say, I'm not a fan of the food. It wasn't the worst thing ever only because I've had a...

Honestly, even taking the 1 train during rush hour isn't that bad. Most folks get OFF the 1 and run for the LIRR or NJ Transit at that stop. After 34th Street, the train is pretty quiet. I get a seat every day! The ferry is pretty pleasant no matter the weather. It's also well patrolled if...

I live on Staten Island and work near Penn Station and have taken the trip between the two at all times of day and all times of year. It's a very safe trip. If you have any specific concerns or worries, ask and I can probably answer for you. As far as alternate routes, you can take the M20 bus...