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I have traveled with our three daughters with tremendously positive results. They were great on the plane, in cramped quarters, for the 8 hour flights from Dallas to Portland, OR. This year, to trim costs nd give them a way to see a different perspective, I am looking at going by Amtrak. As a child I took the ride from Indianapolis to Portland and loved it. I slept on the coach chairs and snacked out of my suitcase and spent lots of time reading. My girls are 8-13 years old, and I figured they would do fine with the same arrangement, butnow I am having second thoughts.
The roomettes seem so small, I didn't think the extra cost would be justified. But I am sure that things have changed over the past 25 years I know nearly nothing about the trip over, except that we will take about 3 days. The trip back requires a 17 hour layover in LA, which hasn't made me particularly happy.
Can someone tell me what to expect regarding seating? (expect a full car or open seats? room for stretching or squished legs? etc) especially on the Texas Eagle.
On the Texas Eagle, How often should I be able to expect to take them out and stretch their legs? How can I find out about layover time before I actually purchase the tickets?
Is LA Union station a place we an hang out, find a quiet spot (for the layover) or do I need to also book a room for the night (train arrive at 9:00 PM, leave at 2:30 next afternoon.)
I probably sound very stingy, but I am wondering if my costs are going to come up to be equal or even more if we take the train. Just want to be aware of what I am getting into.
The roomettes seem so small, I didn't think the extra cost would be justified. But I am sure that things have changed over the past 25 years I know nearly nothing about the trip over, except that we will take about 3 days. The trip back requires a 17 hour layover in LA, which hasn't made me particularly happy.
Can someone tell me what to expect regarding seating? (expect a full car or open seats? room for stretching or squished legs? etc) especially on the Texas Eagle.
On the Texas Eagle, How often should I be able to expect to take them out and stretch their legs? How can I find out about layover time before I actually purchase the tickets?
Is LA Union station a place we an hang out, find a quiet spot (for the layover) or do I need to also book a room for the night (train arrive at 9:00 PM, leave at 2:30 next afternoon.)
I probably sound very stingy, but I am wondering if my costs are going to come up to be equal or even more if we take the train. Just want to be aware of what I am getting into.