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chase Refugee
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I have mileage through Amtrak, and a majority through Chase rewards, enough to take a 2 zone roomette redemption trip this winter. I would like to use this trip, traveling west from la plata, Mo to the west coast. It looks like I can connect to the coast starlight on the same redemption, and I have been planning to try Portland as my destination.
Please excuse me, I have several questions, if anyone has advice towards any part, it would be appreciated.
I chose Portland for the longest train ride I can get, while hopefully retaining some affordability for the stay. I would like to minimize out of pocket costs for hotel in Portland. At this time I am thinking 3-4 days, and with a hotel across the river, based on initial research. 80-90 dollars a night, for a total cost around 400$. I would like to explore downtown, and it looks as if using max, to "commute" in would be the most affordable accommodations. I would love to stay longer, if anyone knows of a weekly hotel or more affordable accommodations.
The other Concern is when plotting the route on the Amtrak website, the return trip is trying to force me to take the bus/valley train bridge, to connect with the SWC in LAX the same day. I would prefer to stay on the CS, pay for the layover hotel in LA myself, and connect with the SWC the next day. Is this something I can request when making the award redemption reservation.
Thank you, really looking forward to the trip, and hoping the pacific parlor car will still be there. Also I haven't heard, but I assume the miles accrued through chase are still valid and will remain in my Amtrak account?
Please excuse me, I have several questions, if anyone has advice towards any part, it would be appreciated.
I chose Portland for the longest train ride I can get, while hopefully retaining some affordability for the stay. I would like to minimize out of pocket costs for hotel in Portland. At this time I am thinking 3-4 days, and with a hotel across the river, based on initial research. 80-90 dollars a night, for a total cost around 400$. I would like to explore downtown, and it looks as if using max, to "commute" in would be the most affordable accommodations. I would love to stay longer, if anyone knows of a weekly hotel or more affordable accommodations.
The other Concern is when plotting the route on the Amtrak website, the return trip is trying to force me to take the bus/valley train bridge, to connect with the SWC in LAX the same day. I would prefer to stay on the CS, pay for the layover hotel in LA myself, and connect with the SWC the next day. Is this something I can request when making the award redemption reservation.
Thank you, really looking forward to the trip, and hoping the pacific parlor car will still be there. Also I haven't heard, but I assume the miles accrued through chase are still valid and will remain in my Amtrak account?