Author Topic: Amtrak (Read 5292 times)

yuneeq · « **Reply #20 on:** October 05, 2014, 08:21:11 PM »

A few months ago I had been looking to plan a trip to Miami in the bedroom but I really wanted a stopover or two on the way.

I'll probably book it one day as it still is a great value and a one-of-a-kind experience.

ilherman · « **Reply #21 on:** October 05, 2014, 08:28:10 PM »

Quote from: yuneeq on October 05, 2014, 08:21:11 PM

A few months ago I had been looking to plan a trip to Miami in the bedroom but I really wanted a stopover or two on the way.

I'll probably book it one day as it still is a great value and a one-of-a-kind experience.

how long does it take?

Any pics from the bedroom?

Yaalili · « **Reply #22 on:** October 05, 2014, 08:40:06 PM »

Quote from: yuneeq on October 05, 2014, 08:21:11 PM

A few months ago I had been looking to plan a trip to Miami in the bedroom but I really wanted a stopover or two on the way.

I'll probably book it one day as it still is a great value and a one-of-a-kind experience.

Generally, stops of under 24 hours are treated as connections with no additional charge. And amtrak has two trains that go from NYC to MIA, four hours apart.

yuneeq · « **Reply #23 on:** October 05, 2014, 09:03:24 PM »

Quote from: Ya'alili on October 05, 2014, 08:40:06 PM

Generally, stops of under 24 hours are treated as connections with no additional charge. And amtrak has two trains that go from NYC to MIA, four hours apart.

I read the same and that was my plan.
The problem is they only book a stopover for same price if there's no other option of getting to the destination.

efflpetzel · « **Reply #24 on:** October 15, 2014, 11:43:59 AM »

http://travelwithgrant.com/2014/10/05/amtrak-coast-starlight-trip-part-1-advice-for-an-amtrak-noob/

an interesting read

shmooz · « **Reply #25 on:** March 09, 2015, 05:57:32 PM »

I've been a couple of times in the lounge at Penn Station, you can get in if you have the United club card. It's a little hard to find, you have to ask someone. There is a United sign outside it also.

Its pretty dreary and small, but it has some juice and chips but mainly, seeing how Penn is generally a zoo, it beats anything else there.

knowitall · « **Reply #26 on:** March 09, 2015, 06:28:09 PM »

Just booked pbi to phl 2 biz roomettes
Cash-$1120 points- 30k that's 3.73cpm!
They also have random bargains like Chicago to Detroit for 1500 in economy and 2,000 in biz.

Luvtotravel · « **Reply #27 on:** April 22, 2015, 01:08:08 AM »

Has anyone here done the auto train from lorton, va to Sanford, fl? Would you choose that over flying lechatchila?

MosheP · « **Reply #28 on:** April 22, 2015, 01:15:22 AM »

Quote from: Luvtotravel on April 22, 2015, 01:08:08 AM

Has anyone here done the auto train from lorton, va to Sanford, fl? Would you choose that over flying lechatchila?

I did it twice, I certainly would not choose it over flying. The only benefit would be if you must have your car and you can't make the drive.

From NY it's 4 hours driving, 17-20 hours into Sanford and depending where in Florida you're heading can be another 3 hours driving.

Luvtotravel · « **Reply #29 on:** April 22, 2015, 05:07:47 PM »

Quote from: MosheP on April 22, 2015, 01:15:22 AM

I did it twice, I certainly would not choose it over flying. The only benefit would be if you must have your car and you can't make the drive.

From NY it's 4 hours driving, 17-20 hours into Sanford and depending where in Florida you're heading can be another 3 hours driving.

People extol the beauty and relaxation of trains vs. the stress and hassle of flying. I assume your experience proved it to be as much of a hassle?

greatdeals · « **Reply #30 on:** April 22, 2015, 06:27:00 PM »

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Has anyone here done the auto train from lorton, va to Sanford, fl? Would you choose that over flying lechatchila?

I did it a few years ago and am probably doing it again this summer.
I choose it over flying because b"h I have a large family and it would be very expensive to rent a van in Florida (especially a
12 passenger) This way you have your car when you get there.

Luvtotravel · « **Reply #31 on:** April 23, 2015, 07:36:57 PM »

Quote from: greatdeals on April 22, 2015, 06:27:00 PM

I did it a few years ago and am probably doing it again this summer.
I choose it over flying because b"h I have a large family and it would be very expensive to rent a van in Florida (especially a
12 passenger) This way you have your car when you get there.

Would u do it just for the experience if financials weren't the primary concern?

greatdeals · « **Reply #32 on:** April 23, 2015, 08:59:13 PM »

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Would u do it just for the experience if financials weren't the primary concern?

not sure I would do it if I could afford to fly and rent a van
but it was fun and an experience the kids will remember.
Also are you going with kids?
do you think your kids can manage such a long trip?

Luvtotravel · « **Reply #33 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:17:22 PM »

Quote from: greatdeals on April 23, 2015, 08:59:13 PM

do you think your kids can manage such a long trip?

That's my primary concern. R there cots on board or only in the roomette?

ayman · « **Reply #34 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:34:34 PM »

My parents just did it for Pesach, was much cheaper than flying...
They were pleasantly surprised by how well the trip went

Luvtotravel · « **Reply #35 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:37:38 PM »

Quote from: ayman on April 23, 2015, 09:34:34 PM

My parents just did it for Pesach, was much cheaper than flying...
They were pleasantly surprised by how well the trip went

Well if it's just adults traveling I wouldn't mind it either it's the kiddos I'm afraid of...

ayman · « **Reply #36 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:39:32 PM »

Was with kids, ages 7, 13 and 17

Luvtotravel · « **Reply #37 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:40:43 PM »

Quote from: ayman on April 23, 2015, 09:39:32 PM

Was with kids, ages 7, 13 and 17

Wow. Glad to hear. I have two toddlers though. I think that's hardest age for travel.

greatdeals · « **Reply #38 on:** April 23, 2015, 10:08:24 PM »

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Wow. Glad to hear. I have two toddlers though. I think that's hardest age for travel.

how old are your kids? last time I went my kids were
almost 10, almost 9, 7, almost 6, almost 3, and 1.
for the 1 year old I brought the stroller on the train and kept it open the whole way and he slept in the stroller

Luvtotravel · « **Reply #39 on:** April 23, 2015, 10:50:03 PM »

Quote from: greatdeals on April 23, 2015, 10:08:24 PM

how old are your kids? last time I went my kids were
almost 10, almost 9, 7, almost 6, almost 3, and 1.
for the 1 year old I brought the stroller on the train and kept it open the whole way and he slept in the stroller

Unreal. Almost 10, almost 9, almost 6, almost 3, 1
( and I lost a child that would have turned 7 tomorrow.)
Freaky