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Even when traveling alone I always book as two one-way trips. No extra cost and more flexible.

No need to be worried about any of the things you mentioned. But, you might having a problem with sleeping well. The seats are large, comfy and lots of leg room. Even so, many people can't get much sleep - more from the somewhat upright position, not from excessive noise or rude passengers...

I second the New Orleans suggestion. Totally unlike any other US city. Also, when in southern California, consider doing at least part of the Pacific Surfliner.

For as long as I have used Amtrak, it has been too unreliable (except for Acela) to use for business travel. Now, it seems that it is also too unreliable to use for most vacation or family event travel. Given that it is now only suitable for adventure travel for rail enthusiasts with extra...

It would depend somewhat on what change/small bills I had on hand, but for just a coffee I usually tip between 50 cents and a dollar.

Awesome! THANK YOU carjaq !

I'd like to ask a favor, Carjaq. Since you live right "next door", you are a certified neighbor and expert of Union Station. I think that many of us in this forum would like to know what you consider to be be the highlights of the immediate neighborhood. When you have the time, could...

Yes, that is shocking. If it were me, I'd drive the 1200 miles. Two days each way. Probably $200 gas each way, one $150 motel and $ 70 food, so about $420 each way. And some mighty nice scenery.

Neither, actually. I was just making a joking reference to the dated job title - similar to the old "Stewardess". A lot of things have changed in our lifetimes!

Where can I get me one of them "Zephyrettes" ?

Just a FYI for train station aficionados: The latest (13 March) issue of The NewYorker magazine has a feature article about the history of Penn Station and its continuing struggle to deal with modernization. Turns out that having Madison Square Garden "upstairs" has not worked out well!

Ha anyone stayed at the Club Quarters in Chicago in the past year? If so, how is it? Obviously, the price has gone up, but would appreciate some report on recent experiences. Last time I was there was 3 years ago and I was very satisfied. Looks like I'll be in the Windy City this...

No need to be "scared" of coach. Yes, a chance of some noisy passengers, but it typically doesn't last too long. I usually get get up and go to the observation or cafe car for awhile. A more meaningful concern might be how well you can sleep in the coach seat. They are large and comfortable...

Even it the ski train arrives on time, it would be a tight connection. Assuming you were doing light rail to DIA you would probably arrive by 8:00 ish - Not a lot of time to get thru security and to your gate.

Thank You Willbridge. Not new or unexpected news, but fairly and eloquently stated. The Bakery at Davis seems like a treasure - an oasis to be celebrated in these times. It almost makes me want to hop on a train and check it out. Note that I did say "almost'. :>)

At the age of 79 and traveling the USA for at least 60 of them, I have some personal opinions about the "best" way to travel. If AmTrak happens to go where you want to go, then it is hard to beat as a relaxing and fairly rapid way to get there. I've enjoyed every train trip I've taken...

Like most things said in anger, "Never Again!" shouldn't be taken literally. There is a cartoon in this week's New Yorker magazine that depicts an obviously angry passenger confronting a gate agent at an airport. He is pounding his fist on the agent's workstation and saying: "If you don't...

I like your "tablescape" term, 20th Century Rider. Well done!

You will probably be somewhat frustrated finding many stations that you enjoy. I like radio listening and always take a small AM/FM portable radio when on the train. Because of the shielding of the train and all the electrical noise it generates, AM reception will be limited. For AM you...

I agree with the posts above: You will be adding a lot of stress to your trip if you are trying to obtain food during smoke stops. Things will go wrong more than right! Your best bet is to take some high quality home-made or purchased food/snacks along with you. Treat yourself to things...