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  1. amy1277

    Help needed with long distance Amtrak trip planning

    I traveled New York to Orlando on the Silver Meteor with my teenage son. I booked 2 roomettes and then called and requested that they be directly across from one another. During the day, we just kept the doors open most of the time and chatted, but then each of us had the space and privacy to...
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    Riding Amtrak for fun?

    I will always look for an excuse to take the train! For me it is almost always just for fun, rather than convenience. My husband and adult children do not share my enthusiasm, so my trips are usually solo. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as I have absolutely grown to appreciate the peace...
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    Help with Points Breakdown?

    The points are rewarded based on dollars spent, not miles traveled. So it looks like it cost you $50 each way, then you got the double points bonus as well as the 25% Select Status Points Bonus. :)
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    Hotels convenient to Amtrak

    I’ve stayed here a few times during layovers on my trips. I love the vibe of the place, and the history behind it, but fair warning- with that comes pretty dated rooms. Clean, but thin walls, gaps in door frames, tiny, old school bathrooms, etc. With that said I’d choose it again in a heartbeat...
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    Moynihan Train Hall

    At the very least the Starbucks will be open! I remember grabbing coffee and something to eat probably before 6 one morning. But yes, the bagel place is great as well- just not completely sure what time they open.
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    AGR Credit Card change (October 2022)

    Have you downloaded the FNBO app? I just had to use the search feature recently as I am planning two cruises and putting all the expenses on this card in order to get 2x points. When you open the app and the account shows, it will be a summary and will show your most recent transactions. Scroll...
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    Amtrak vs spouse/partner

    I completely hear you, my friend! My husband thinks I’m insane for choosing to travel via train, especially long distance. I don’t mind air travel or road trips (many recent college visits with my son have shown me that some just make more sense than others), but I will always search the train...
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    Chicago to West or East Coast and back, looking for advice

    This is amazing! Thanks for sharing. :)
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    Crescent discussion

    Hopefully this is in the right thread! My son is thisclose to choosing Clemson as his school of choice. The first thing I did upon visiting was check out the station and Crescent route from NYP. Wondering if anyone has any tips on arriving at the station at 6am (assuming it’s on time)? Is there...
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    Pittsburgh to New England trip suggestions

    I’m not sure how much time you have, but after the Portland leg of your trip, you could return to BON (Downeaster), get over to BOS (like someone mentioned you can use the T, Uber, etc- I just walk), then head down to the Kingston, RI station (Northeast Regional). We have tons of great seafood...
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    Earn 2x points on Spring 2023 travel

    Oh this is great- I’m traveling in BC in April! And just to confirm your assumption, yes at Select Plus I had to register. :) It’s ok if this was booked earlier, correct? Meaning you just have to TRAVEL during those dates, not actually book during those dates?
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    Advice for planning an Empire Builder trip

    Glad you were able to pivot so nicely! Have a great trip!
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    Help with Points Breakdown?

    Oh my goodness. 😂🤦‍♀️ Yes, totally knew that and they were just merging together in my mind apparently, ha! I will edit so as not to confuse some poor soul who might read this in the future. Thank you!
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    Help with Points Breakdown?

    Ahh- ok, I understand now! I didn’t realize TQP points were their own entity; the way they were listed under my “Transactions” in AGR it seemed that they were part of the accumulated points, and they were simply identifying which of those were TQP. (Of course, I did not know what my exact points...
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    Help with Points Breakdown?

    Yes, I get that- thank you. So for my $40 trip example above, I should have received 80+40+20. But I received an additional 2pp (80) and 1/2pp (20) and I'm not sure why. :)
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