I have an idea for next years trip and just what to see if this will work.
The plan is to fly out to Spokane and do a loop with my bicycle east of Spokane. Return to Spokane. The train in Spokane leaves pretty late at night so I am thinking of flying to Seattle plus I wouldn't mind seeing the Cascades again or taking a ride through the gorge from Portland on the EB.
The trick comes to what to do with the bicycle as I would like to stop in Whitefish. Taking it on the plane with me might be problematic since packing a bicycle for a plane can be much more complex then packing for the train.
My question. Can I check my bike in Spokane to arrive on the train with me to Whitefish? I know I can send it as freight but trying to avoid the freight charge since I will be a first class ticketed passenger from Seattle. Or Maybe the freight charge to Whitefish from Spokane isn't anything to worry about? Also trying to avoid boxing the bike but I am guessing that will be required no matter what I do since I really need to hand the baggage handlers my bike and they don't take it to the train for you.
The plan is to fly out to Spokane and do a loop with my bicycle east of Spokane. Return to Spokane. The train in Spokane leaves pretty late at night so I am thinking of flying to Seattle plus I wouldn't mind seeing the Cascades again or taking a ride through the gorge from Portland on the EB.
The trick comes to what to do with the bicycle as I would like to stop in Whitefish. Taking it on the plane with me might be problematic since packing a bicycle for a plane can be much more complex then packing for the train.
My question. Can I check my bike in Spokane to arrive on the train with me to Whitefish? I know I can send it as freight but trying to avoid the freight charge since I will be a first class ticketed passenger from Seattle. Or Maybe the freight charge to Whitefish from Spokane isn't anything to worry about? Also trying to avoid boxing the bike but I am guessing that will be required no matter what I do since I really need to hand the baggage handlers my bike and they don't take it to the train for you.