Would this routing fly?

[Big Iron]

I've only redeemed AGR points once and it was a simple routing that can be booked on-line. What I'm hoping to do is this:

RVR-WAS to connect to the Cardinal to CHI. Amtrak on-line routes to from RVR-CVS by bus to connect. I'd like to leave from DC to get some new route miles under my belt........and a lunch given the 11:05 departure. It's allowable using multi-city trip, just curious if AGR would allow this.

The return would be CHI-CVS-RVR so no problem there.

Thanks!!

 

[the_traveler]

If it does not come up as a possible route using "A to B" (NOT multi-city!), then AGR most likely will not book it. However, if you try the sleeper rule, then maybe it might work!

 

[Big Iron]

If it does not come up as a possible route using "A to B" (NOT multi-city!), then AGR most likely will not book it. However, if you try the sleeper rule, then maybe it might work!

Please explain the sleeper rule? I'm an AGR noob. I do plan to take sleeper both ways between WAS-CHI and CHI-CVS

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Another option is to pay for the train RVR to WAS then use points for WAS to RVR. AGR can book both for you.

 

[Big Iron]

Another option is to pay for the train RVR to WAS then use points for WAS to RVR. AGR can book both for you.

Good thought. The RVR-WAS part wont break the bank. Thanks

 

[jebr]

If it does not come up as a possible route using "A to B" (NOT multi-city!), then AGR most likely will not book it. However, if you try the sleeper rule, then maybe it might work!

Please explain the sleeper rule? I'm an AGR noob. I do plan to take sleeper both ways between WAS-CHI and CHI-CVS

You'd have to take some sort of sleeper service from RVR to WAS.

Basically, the rule allows a non-published routing to be booked if both of these conditions apply:

1. All listed routes have at least one portion without sleeper service.

2. A routing exists that has all sleepers. (I'd suspect it would have to be a "logical" routing, too; e.g. DEN - LAX couldn't be done via CHI, but would have to be done via EMY.)

 

[Big Iron]

If it does not come up as a possible route using "A to B" (NOT multi-city!), then AGR most likely will not book it. However, if you try the sleeper rule, then maybe it might work!

Please explain the sleeper rule? I'm an AGR noob. I do plan to take sleeper both ways between WAS-CHI and CHI-CVS

You'd have to take some sort of sleeper service from RVR to WAS.

Basically, the rule allows a non-published routing to be booked if both of these conditions apply:

1. All listed routes have at least one portion without sleeper service.

2. A routing exists that has all sleepers. (I'd suspect it would have to be a "logical" routing, too; e.g. DEN - LAX couldn't be done via CHI, but would have to be done via EMY.)

Thanks, looks like I'll pony up the funds for the RVR-WAS segment as the route does have sleeper service with the Silver trains.

 

[C&O RR]

Look at RVR to NPV leaving RVR on a day that 51 leaves D.C.

Most routes that take you past CHI will give you the RVR to WAS, then WAS to CHI on train 51.

 

[Big Iron]

I just tried a test booking and the on'y #51 option was the bus from RVR-CVS. Thanks for giving me something to test out though. I've decided its best to just pay for the RVR-WAS segment and call it a day.

 

[abcnews]

Just depart from Ashland, and it will route you via Ashland to Alexandria in Business class, and you then get the Viewliner room from Alexandria to Chicago on the Cardinal. And you get lunch.

It's also very scenic between Alexandria to CVS, especially after Fairfax Station.

 

[abcnews]

And free parking in Ashland, and the depot there is a classic.

 

[Big Iron]

Thanks ABC, i couldn't see the forest for the trees. This works!! I used to work in Ashland almost right across from the station.