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lyineltrain said:
Just an update. Amtrak gave us $400 credit on the sleeper A room change issue. Better than nothing.
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I would consider that as much more than “fair compensation”, as you also received a fare discount when you yourself instituted the modification to your original reservation…🤷‍♂️
 
Have to add our return Autotrain trip arrived 3 1/2 hrs late. Regardless of the fair fare next time we will drive.

Just wanted to add. With our late arrival the waiting departure train passengers have already filled the station. All the luggage carts are taken, no seats left. People everywhere, screaming kids. Noise is so loud you can’t hear the car numbers. It’s insane
 
ET2020 said:
Just caught the "DIP" in AutoTrain prices for our return trip -
NB in March of 2025 as low as $517-Roomette & $727-Bedroom 😍
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Have you previously booked at a higher price. If you did call Amtrak Customer Service and they will adjust the price and give you and e-credit.
In November on Black Friday the price will be even lower when they have their annual sale.
 
ET2020 said:
Just caught the "DIP" in AutoTrain prices for our return trip -
NB in March of 2025 as low as $517-Roomette & $727-Bedroom 😍
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What date in March, if you’d like to share?
All the dates I checked for mid to late March show the full fare prices. Thanks.
 
b243923 said:
Have you previously booked at a higher price. If you did call Amtrak Customer Service and they will adjust the price and give you and e-credit.
In November on Black Friday the price will be even lower when they have their annual sale.
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Yuup - last year I noticed the Black Friday prices, but you risk availability sometimes. I booked on POINTS so, unless it's a significant difference, I'll probably stick with what I have. Although, one year I found a better deal after booking with points, and I re-booked to get the points credited back. When you do that there's also a risk, since you must first cancel the original, and then hope that there's still availability to what you want at the new point level (We actually were re-assigned cars, and lost a C Bedroom for an A bedroom (a little smaller footprint)
 
For those taking the Autotrain I would caution you not to go during "snowbird months. I would guess that's Oct-Nov.-Jan going south and April-May going North. The train frequently sells out and the wait for meals can be significant. From past experience May was a good travel month on that route. We have taken that train when it was less than half full.
 
dlagrua said:
For those taking the Autotrain I would caution you not to go during "snowbird months. I would guess that's Oct-Nov.-Jan going south and April-May going North. The train frequently sells out and the wait for meals can be significant. From past experience May was a good travel month on that route. We have taken that train when it was less than half full.
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Hahaha - but who wants to go to Orlando when it’s hot and stay in the Northeast when it’s cold !?😂😂
Yes - Southbound AutoTrain in December is pricey and iften crowded. However, it’s still better than driving and much cheaper than flying and renting a car for several weeks. We usually check in early to get the first dinner seating, then go across the street for lunch and return before 3 with our car.
 

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