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I am planning a trip between Chicago and Seattle and would like to know if leaving from Seattle travelling eastbound will offer better daylight scenery than leaving from Chicago. Thank you.

Earlier this year I stayed at the Loyal Hotel near the Space Needle. It was only a 5" Uber ride from Union Station. Older but completely redone and inexpensive. I will stay there again.

I took that trip in January and enjoyed staying at the Homwood Suites about 11blocks up the 16th St Mall from Union Station. As you may know , buses run constantly up and down the mall, are free and stop at every corner. The walk from the station to that hotel is very enjoyable with many great...

My opinion is that Trump will do a thorough analysis, cut the waste and improve Amtrak just like every other department. Just give him a chance!

I took that route a couple weeks ago and was amazed at the snow and trees coming in to OR. I was told the view at first is really not much to see so sleeping was fine during that time. I was disappointed that the route does not come close to the coast until the last couple hours.

Great question and answers. I love the promptness and courtesy of answers on this blog. Thank you all. Good luck Amanda

I was there last week after riding the CS to Seattle. I stayed at the Loyal Inn at 2301 8th Street and was pleased. Only $5.00 on Uber from station. Walking distance to Space Needle, rail, Pike Place.

Thanks. Will they deliver bag to roomette if I check it?

Is it possible to use a small cable lock to secure your bag to the overhead rail?

I am traveling on the CZ from Denver to Sacramento, arriving early afternoon on 1/9. I then board the CS to Seattle that same day at 11:59pm. I want to see Sacramento but need to store my luggage. Can I do that at Union Station? Thanks.

Taking the CS from Sacramento to Seattle in January. I really appreciate your post.

This brings up a question about meals for roomette travelers. I an traveling on the CZ from Denver to Sacramento in a roomette. Do I have to make reservations for meals or can I just show up?

Then I'm going. Any recommendations for hotels in Seattle? I'm very familiar with SF but have never travelled to Seattle. Thanks

I plan to travel on the CZ from Denver to SF then on to Seattle in January. Any concerns with making this trip in the winter? Will the scenery be as pretty as other times?

This January I'm planning on taking the CZ from Denver to San Francisco and then on to Seatle. Any concerns about this itinerary in winter? Thank you. New Train Guy