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I really enjoyed the Lounge today. What I don't get is that Amtrak is not promoting it more. The guy at the front desk was just rejecting coach class travellers without even mentioning the possibility to buy a day pass. I had to actively mention that I want to buy one the Lounge wasn't crowded...

Good news for me.  I think $25 for a day pass for connecting coach passengers is a fair deal - especially with the option for a hot shower. I will connecting in Chicago an $50 bucks was just too much. $25 are just fine.  Are towels included and means day pass, that you can leave the lounge...

This would be a pity. I hoped to be able to try it end of February. Is there a day pass for the Metropolitan Lounge for connecting Coach Passengers?  

As a European myself this was one of the most interesting differences between riding Amtrak or a train in Europe. I think the main reason are different safety rules. Another important thing might be first time riders, who are unfamiliar with a train and the security protocols. In Europa taking a...

Thanks. A already wrote them a message on Twitter with all details. They changed it immediately - at no additional charge.   ^_^  A shout out-to the Amtrak Social Media Team. 

Nope, I called and they want to charge extra for the additional train. I'm less than impressed. I booked the ticket back in August as a saver fare, they canceled it now and want to charge extra for the most reasonable alternative transportation which would not completely mess up the original...

This would be great, because otherwise my four days NOLA trip would be just two days. So it would be three days and an additional coach night...  :huh: I think I have to flip a coin. What is the more interesting scenery? CONO and SWC or SL?   Did the SWC three years ago and missed some of the...

Hello, I just got an email from Amtrak, that the #1 from New Orleans to LA on February, 25th has been canceled.  :o Before I call Amtrak, what are my options? This trip is part of a cross country trip from New York to LA with the Crescent and the Sunset Limited with a couple of days in New...

Are you sure this a good idea? You write about passport control, so I assume you are on a direct flight from Europe and you will go through immigration and customs there? As a Non U.S. Citizen your wait time can be up to two hours, maybe even more. The travel time between the airport and the...

This seems to be not fair because it is unpredictable. If you pick up your luggage two days after your arrival date according to your ticket a fine/fee is ok. But does Amtrak really demand a fee for your luggage when you arrive on time to pick it up? I toke the CZ last October, we arrived early...

Thanks. So It is the best option not to expect the palour car in January. I still think the Upgrade might be worth the price.

I will take the Coast Starlight the first time in January from Oakland to LA. I think an Upgrade for Business seems to be reasonable. I want a windows seat on the "good side" and I would love to get a chance to see a PPC - even if I have to take part in a wine tasting and Wifi is a perk too...

Thank you for all the answers. I just changed my account to a Guest rewards version. It just accepted my home address without any problems.

I got an Email from Amtrak: Does Amtrak just terminates "regular" accounts? May last trip was in 2016 and I want to book a trip for 2018 in the next couple of weeks. There is just a little problem: I'm not a US or Canadian resident, I'm just a European tourist. Can I just join Guest rewards?

There are several within reach for a takeout and they accept online orders, which might save some time. I thought about Giordanos Stuffed Pizza and I really love cheese, but this seems to be just too much for one. Not that there is any problem with that, but I think taking the rest with me on...

I will check it! Thank you!

And is it possible to check the luggage till Emeryville or to the Temporal transbay terminal?

1. My ticket says San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf. This seems to be a curbside stop. There are several stops in San Francisco for the Thruway Bus. 2. Thank you! This sounds like a good idea. :) Last year I went to the Willis Tower and to the Lake Michigan. It's on the list. ;)

Hey, I wil make my second Amtrak trip in one and a half week, from New York with the LSL to Chicago and with the Zephr to Chicago in Coach and I have three questions. 1. My final destination is San Francisco Fishermans Wharf. I know that there is no checked baggage there but I thought it would...

For me this is great news. So I still have the option to try an original Chicago style Pan pizza during the stopover early October!