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Just wondering - is this required questionnaire still in place? We haven't gotten any emails about it, and are traveling tomorrow.

I've heard and read many a news story these days about random innocent people being attacked at various transportation stations. Is it happening more often, or is the news just reporting it more, I don't know - but it does seem like violent crime against innocent bystanders/travelers is...

Spot on. I find myself wishing they had any other option than coming in after dark, we'd happily take it! I hope your conversation goes well, you guys stay safe, and have a great trip!

Thank you for this great idea! This is exactly what we'll do heading back. Is it pretty safe to assume the 6am train won't be late, to leave on the 9:50a Starlight going north? You take the 6am? There is a 4am but that seems awfully early. 😬 As a sidenote, it seems like there are a lot of...

Thanks so much, this is helpful!

Thanks!

The goal is to avoid a rush hour drive to/through LA the morning we leave. So it would be great to be able to stay at least somewhat nearby. We’d be coming from a nice long stay in La Jolla.

Are there any safe places to stay by LAX Union Station these days, or does anyone have an idea of where to stay when we need to be at the station early? It doesn't need to be inexpensive - I mainly care about not being in an unsafe area. We need a hotel for the night before our train back home...

Thanks, will do!

We have found this to be true in Colorado and Portland areas when we would call and not be able to get an Uber, even before gas prices went up. Does anyone know, is this true with taxis in Santa Ana, California as well? (IF our trains are on time) we will be getting into Santa Ana around 11pm...

Sounds fun 😀

Always an adventure. I've heard that particular train is often late. So we'll either look forward to staying at Metro Plaza, or going on to our destination as planned😄 Either way, it sounds like it will be fine!

So good to know! This makes me feel so much better... I was worried about being stuck in the station all night! Thanks so much to both of you.

Thank you, and thanks for the tips and link. We're super excited for the trip and wish it was sooner! I did manage to get us a roomette, it was the last one on the way there, I just didn't know if the train would be booked to capacity - sounds like it will be! Once we get to LAX (scheduled to...

Hi everyone, I'm 50 and new to empty nesting. Hubby and I are planning on taking the Coast Starlight from PDX to LAX at the end of April for our 25th anniversary, stay a couple weeks in Huntington and La Jolla, then head back. Neither of us have ever been on a train, so this will be an...