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Hi The only big route we have not done (bucket list item too) is to take the CZ across the Rockies. My hubby just found out he has a week off in the end of July and we are trying to put something together quickly. It has been a few years since I researched this route and I am short on time...

Hello, My family and I are taking the Acela tomorrow from NYP to BOS. We are going first class and I am super excited because this is a bucket list item for me on my 50th birthday. We've ridden a lot but never on the East Coast. Any advice or info I should know ahead of time? I tried to read...

I need to rent a car in Washington DC. I want to pick it up when I arrive on Amtrak and return it there when I leave for the next leg of my trip. I have found a decent rate using Alamo and according to their website it's at Union Station. Is there really a car rental area there on site or do...

I have a question about rental cars at Union Station in Washington DC - what is the best area of the forum to ask this question? I haven't posted on here in ages. Thanks & I can delete this after I get an answer :)

Hi there, I have a travel credit that needs to get used and we are trying to plan a trip (sleeper) and take the CS from LA up to Oregon some place. We dont want to spend a lot of money (beyond our credit) so we can't go all the way to PDX. I was thinking maybe Klamath Falls for a couple of...

We have never ridden the CZ and are thinking about going around Christmas time to Chicago. Want to do the CZ (whole length) one direction - what are the pros and cons eastbound vs. westbound. Also, would we be better off waiting until spring vacation time in order to have more daylight to see...

We left Portland after enjoying 4 days there. We took the MAX rail and bus to Union Station for free, and checked in at the Metropolitan Lounge there. They had sodas and coffee and juice available and a spot to plug in a lap top computer. A much smaller lounge than the ones I have been in at...

We started off from San Diego at 6:15 am to LA to catch the #14. Our Pacific Surfliner left right on time and soon we were heading up the coast. We rode coach for this section (having done it many times before). We arrived in LA Union Station right on time and exited the train on to the...

Hi there, I have been closely watching the news and have seen reports of record flooding expected in ND (Grand Forks and Fargo) from the Red River. They predict by later next week it will be well above record stages. Of course my travel disruption worries pale in comparison to peoples lives...

We have enough Starwood points to get our nights free at either the W City Center or the Westin Michigan Avenue (the other Starwood CHI hotels are booked). I have looked at the map and it seems like the W is close to Union Station (maybe close enough to walk from station) but the Westin seems...

Costco has a good deal on the Magellan Roadmate 360 this week (a coupon). We have been considering getting one, and are considering this deal. We want it for our RV trips, etc. We do not want a system that goes with our laptop, we want a handheld system. And since it's from Costco we can...

On my previous long distance trips we have always had a "bedroom" (formerly deluxe bedroom) so I am familiar with those accomodations. We did peek inside a family bedroom on one trip as we knew the day was coming that our son would be too big for us to have just a bedroom. I did look at all...

It has been a couple of years since our last sleeper trip. I do remember on past trips there was juice and later some sodas in the coffee service area of the sleeping car. Is this still the case? Is there any bottled water provided? I am trying to get my packing organized and I was wondering if...

I have just come across some information regarding track work that is being done between Spokane and Portland. From Feb - April 12 (this would be during our trip). The EB has a one hour window to make it through or it does not go to PDX (I THINK the train goes to SEA and the pax are bussed to...

Hi guys, It's been a while since I have posted, but we are considering doing a last minute trip. Me, my 6 year old son and husband. As I have been off the boards for a while I am not up to speed on any recent issues or concerns or changes about Amtrak (trying to get caught up quickly!) Here...

This occured near my folk's house. My son and I have been commuting to visit them a lot (they have been in the hospital) and going via Amtrak Surfliner and Metrolink. I know these two trains well as we were just on one! Very sad news and still a lot of confusion about what has happened here...

After a recent vacation trip to a neat bed & breakfast place where the owners have a great garden railway I have been wanting to create one of my own. I am now researching this project out. Anyone here have experience in this area? Thanks!

I really enjoyed watching a show recently about the history of the Zephyr trains and the design concept of streamlining. It was really interesting - did anyone else see it? They showed quite a bit about the orginal California Zephyr and included stuff about the evolution to Amtrak. Boy I wish I...

If my train is not late coming into CHI we will have about 7+ hours before our connection. Do you guys ever leave the station? Remember I am traveling with a 3 year old so sitting in the lounge relaxing and reading or something is not really an option for us. My husband was talking about going...

Hi, I have been hearing about the bad wildfires burning at Glacier NP and that they were setting up to evacuate West Glacier area. Does anyone know if this has affected the EP? Thanks!