Hey y'all, I'm taking an Amtrak for the first time from Austin to El Paso. I'd just like to hear some general information on what I can expect from this route or Amtrak in general (stops, delays, etc). I'm in a reserved coach seat. Thank you in advance!
Nice trip!
Stops: 1)San Marcos :quick stop
2)San Antonio :Switching Point of Thru Sleeper and Coachfrom #21 to #1/ Be sure you're booked on #421 all the way from Austin to El Paso so you dont have to wait in the Small,Uncomfortable Station in SA and Change Cars.
#1 Generally arrives around Midnight/Leaves @ 245am so you'll have time to walk to the River Walk/ see the Alamo and eat @ the 24/7 Dennys on Commerce St between the Station and the Riverwalk.
Or you can sleep on the Train during the Layover/Switching if youre a Heavy Sleeper.
Stops:3)Del Rio: quick stop
4)Sanderson: quick stop
5)Alpine: Fresh Air/ Smoke Stop but dont Leave Platform
Meals served on Route in Diner:
1)Dinner( Last Call @ Austin if #421 is on time
2)Breakfast( around Del Rio)
3)Lunch( around Alpine)
Take: Travel Pillow/Light Blanket/ Music/Reading Materials/Movies/ Snacks/ Non Alcoholic Drinks
Dont expect Cell Service except around Cities and Not much at all after Leaving SA except in Del Rio.
Expect some delays, this Train usually is Late into Austin, makes up time by SA, loses 1-3 Hours in West Texas
Sights to Look for: Lighted up Downtown Austin while crossing Lady Bird Lake Trestle. Lights of SA while making Looooong Loop around Town to West before arriving @ Sunset Station. Lake Amistad after Del Rio stop.Pecos High Bridge. Alpine and Marfa ( Right side of Train from the Sightseer Lounge)with the Faux Prada Store ( Art) on the Left after leaving Marfa.