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MistressJane
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That's an excellent question! I just entered my start and end points into Amtrak.com and this was the route it chose for me. I had no idea the Silver Star (and the direct train to TPA) existed until I (for some reason) googled "Silver Meteor" and read the wikipedia. I'll try your suggestion and see what comes up. If the timing and price are right--you may have saved the day! =]Have ridden Ambus from Reno to Sacramento, Orlando to Tampa, and Emeryville to SF. All were good trips and nice equipment. Don't hesitate if it makes your travel plans work. But, I am curious about your option 2. Why NEC regional, Carolinian, and Silver Star. Why not just Silver Star all the way from NY to Tampa? The Star's route is a bit more circuitous than the Meteor but that would be my choice, since it allows you to stay in your sleeper -or coach- the whole way.