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Hubby & I have been riding Amtrak for years we live in Fl. We have taken quite a few routes-Builder, Chief, Zephyr, Silvers and never once had a really awful experience, until yesterday. We were in DC and were waiting for the 91. I had asked about a redcap since I have some mobility issues and I...

Just purchased mine & hubby's tickets for one of our bucket list trips in July. We will be taking CZ to Emyerville staying the night, getting on the San Joaquin to Bakersfield, 2-hour bus ride to LA, then Pacific Surfliner to San Diego. We will be there from July1-6 and then get the Surfliner to...

Hi friends, next November I am planning a round trip on the Silver Meteor to fulfil a bucket list trip. There are 9 of us ages 8 - 59, we will be getting roometes. My question is this has anyone stayed at the West Side YMCA? It was the only thing within the budget and fitting my other criteria...

Hi folks, in one week my family and I will be flying to into Midway to begin our adventure to Bellingham WA. on the EB. We will be taking Lyft from the airport to CUS (as per suggestion from a previous post) As we have never used this service before, how do we know which car will be ours? I...

In May we will be going to Bellingham WA. from CHI. Since we have quite a long layover between getting off EB to getting on the Cascades, we were going to visit Pikes market and the Aquarium. Anybody know how to use the light rail to get from the station to there? or close to it? I really don't...

I have a question what would be the best way to get from the airport to station? The last time we took a taxi, thinking Uber or Lyft might be cheaper. hubby has leg issues so we have to do door to door service. Thanks in advance.

Has anyone here booked their hotel through Rocketmiles? They have an Amtrak reward promo going on, but I'm leery of booking through someplace I'm not familiar with.

I know this was discussed before but I can't find it. We were thinking about taking the kids to Seattle , flying in but taking CS and CZ back to Chicago. Any good but not too expensive places to stay? Thanks in advance for suggestions :)

Hi Folks, this Oct. I'm taking hubby on suprise trip tp Disneyland. We are leaving from Chi. in a roomette. Any tips ? How was your experiance on SWC ? And is there transportation options when we get to Anaheim? Any advice or tips greatly appreciated. Thanks

Good Morning my friends, it's almost time for mine & hubby's first trip on Empire Builder, and I just want to make sure I have all my ducks in a row. We are flying in to Midway Wed. morning 7:30. Now am I right that we would take Orange line from airport to Quincy and then go west on Adams to...

Hubby & I will be traveling in June from Chicago to Portland on the EB. First time on this train, we will be in car 2730 rm. 011 Is that upstairs or down? Also will be taking Cascades up to Seattle, to catch a cruise to Alaska. we have an overnite in Seattle any reasonable hotels close to...

My granddaughter & I will be taking the Silver Meteor from WTH to PHL next week ., we have a roomette. My question is since we leave at 12:10 pm will lunch be still served or should I just pick up something on way to train? Thanks

Anyone know if its assigned seating? I'm leaving from CHI .

Hi Everyone, I am going up to Grand Rapids MI & on my return trip will be going to Chicago to get the LSL to Erie PA. in coach. I have a really long layover 10:30 - 9:30, I have pretty much figured out some stuff to do in Chi. My question is what can anyone tell me about the station ...

Just what is low bucket pricing? I think I know but could someone just tell me? Thanks

Hello, I am nanavc. I am thrilled to have found this place. I have flown before; and decided I am NOT a bird. About 2003 Amy best friend from H.S invited me to take a weekend trip to Chicago from MI. We took the Amtrak.I was hooked. every chance I get I take a trip by train. I now live in FL...

I'm traveling in 10 days from Florida to PA, NY, PA & back to FL. I am traveling with my 13 & 10 y.o grandkids on the 97 from DC to Orlando, I have 2 roomettes, I was just checking the tickets and one roomette is 09/9710 and the other 06/9711 , 2 different cars. I called Amtrak and was told...