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Since this intro included multiple questions about Amtrak, I moved it to the main Amtrak forum where it will get more visibility.
Speaking of airlines - I've been meaning to ask this. I'm looking a taking a trip to the west coast and want to make at least one connection, maybe two. When booking online, can I choose different classes on the 2-3 planes? If so, at what point do they show the upcharge?Boy am I new to this, and just realize
Depends on the airline. I think Delta allows that now. Not sure about others, as they are all I fly whenever possible.
Check Amsnag out. You can search which days will have cheaper Amtrak fares, over as much as a 30 day consecutive period at once(most days that site allows you to compare at once). And it works for more than just coach fares, since you also can check sleeper and business class(if the train you're riding offers that). Someone brought up wi-fi, so I'll note that the Coast Starlight only has wi-fi if you have access to the Pacific Parlor Car. Which btw is only sleeper passengers, and anyone in business class(allegedly have heard CS has business class which'd be cheaper vs. a sleeper, but hadn't been able to confirm that). Empire Builder and California Zephyr(in case you connect in Portland or Sacramento to one of these trains) don't have wi-fi whatsoever, just FYI. All the shorter distance Amtrak trains(Cascades, San Joaquin, Capitol Corridor, and yes any other one I'm forgetting only within California) have wi-fi, though.Boy am I new to this, and just realized the Amtrak website does NOT give you Round-trip fares even if you click on RT. Ok, so more money, not sure I'll be able to afford it. I'll keep researching though
Yep! 11,954 km [6,455 nm] from my house to my nearest Amtrak station [Oakland/Emeryville]. Still I managed to enjoy just most of the LD trains in my 6 weeks in the USA a few years ago.Welcome aboard!
Lots of our members live in rural and remote areas away from Amtrak Stations,and some even live in other Countries, so must travel great distances to ride Amtrak!
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