One way flights from Los Angeles to Eugene, OR on Dec. 10, 2009 start at $228, including taxes but not checked bag fees and whatever else they come up with before then. Undiscounted Amtrak coach is $92. My roomette on the CS runs $250.20 with a senior discount. Not having to take off my shoes...
Hi All, I'm back. "Retired" to Eugene, OR. Hear the Coast Starlight and Cascades at crossings but haven't had a chance to ride in months. That will change.
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Duh. The Eugene, OR station is a light brick color brick. And the potholed half of the parking lot is under construction. Will find out what's going on there.
1. EUG is my home station so I'm prejudiced. Well maintained, restored building. Knowledgeable agents. I arrived one morning at 8:56 for the 9 am to PDX. No reservation. Agent charged the ticket to my AGR Master Card, asked whether I prefer single or double seating side of the car, got my...
Roomettes 2-10 are on the upper level. Higher numbered rooms are below. I prefer the upper level for the view. An agent can make a change if space is available.
A cab from Eugene airport car rental return to the Amtrak station will probably be pricey. Does your car rental firm have a downtown location? The Eugene Amtrak station can be very busy. The staff are friendly and helpful. Your sleeping car attendant will have your dinner reservation for...
I'm relatively new to Amtrak. Moved to Oregon from SoCal last fall. My good stuff came up on the Coast Starlight. The rest by truck. I've been nutty for trains since I was a kid on the east coast where the Pennsy keystone was etched into my brain. Big black coal burning locos. Then a move...