dragonlady
Train Attendant
- Joined
- Jul 18, 2014
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So first time train trip in less than 2 weeks going from Southern California to Cincinati Ohio. I will be going from Orange County to LA union station, switching to the SWC to take it to Chicago, switching there to th Cardinal to Ohio.
I was thinking of baggage, and since I will be traveling coach, I am trying to travel smart.
I would like to check my main two big bags in at the beginning of the trip and pick them up at the end in Cinci.
I have travelled via airplane, so am comfortable with checking in my bags on the airline and picking them up at the baggage claim carousel or on my plane ramp as I get off the plane.
How does it all work with the train? Where do you check your bags at? (Gate/desk/ramp)? Where do you pick it up at? (Baggage claim area, door of the train, or elsewhere)?
How reliable is Amtrak on transferring your bags between trains when you check your bags in with your first train? I actually have had very good luck with this issue with connecting flights, only needing to have my bags delivered to my house a couple of time when they ended up on later flights.
I figure to only carry two carryons, one for personal toiletry items, a single change of clothing, and my various electronics, maybe some refreshments.
Am I being reasonable for a multi day trip like this?
Thanks
I was thinking of baggage, and since I will be traveling coach, I am trying to travel smart.
I would like to check my main two big bags in at the beginning of the trip and pick them up at the end in Cinci.
I have travelled via airplane, so am comfortable with checking in my bags on the airline and picking them up at the baggage claim carousel or on my plane ramp as I get off the plane.
How does it all work with the train? Where do you check your bags at? (Gate/desk/ramp)? Where do you pick it up at? (Baggage claim area, door of the train, or elsewhere)?
How reliable is Amtrak on transferring your bags between trains when you check your bags in with your first train? I actually have had very good luck with this issue with connecting flights, only needing to have my bags delivered to my house a couple of time when they ended up on later flights.
I figure to only carry two carryons, one for personal toiletry items, a single change of clothing, and my various electronics, maybe some refreshments.
Am I being reasonable for a multi day trip like this?
Thanks