RRUserious
OBS Chief
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- Oct 31, 2011
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Just did this for fun. Ran pricing for three ways to go to Seattle from Minneapolis and back in late July. Came out this way:
Sun Country coach (including insurance and change protection) $599.60
Amtrak $532.95
Alamo Rental with Unlimited Mileage: $832.55
Of course, with Amtrak and Alamo, you have to add some expenses, such as meals, lodging, gas. So total cost is something else. I just thought renting a new car and driving would be way outof line. People with late model cars wouldn't even have to consider this cost. To the Amtrak price, add 3 days' meals (9 total) plus snacks. Then adjust for the unique qualities of train travel.
I'm not a bargain hunter at heart. To me, all the options have things to recommend them. You can see scenery on train. You can STOP and visit sites in a car.
Sun Country coach (including insurance and change protection) $599.60
Amtrak $532.95
Alamo Rental with Unlimited Mileage: $832.55
Of course, with Amtrak and Alamo, you have to add some expenses, such as meals, lodging, gas. So total cost is something else. I just thought renting a new car and driving would be way outof line. People with late model cars wouldn't even have to consider this cost. To the Amtrak price, add 3 days' meals (9 total) plus snacks. Then adjust for the unique qualities of train travel.
I'm not a bargain hunter at heart. To me, all the options have things to recommend them. You can see scenery on train. You can STOP and visit sites in a car.