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I can use USA-RAIL as a resource, with the understanding that I may have to triple check the info. Thank you both.

:) Thank you!

Thank you gswager! Nice to get some stats. I recently found a website of a train that is accommodating people who bike. http://www.biketrain.ca/

Ok, Thank you Traveller. I guess the Downeaster has room for 8 bicycles. I will figure something out. I know that Folding bikes are an option to take on board on most trains...but, I do not know much about them. Thank you again and Happy Travels!

Hi Pennyk, Thank you for your post. I am new to biking...so, I am still looking for answers myself. I did read somewhere recently that you can also store your bike in a bike bag. (sounds like a body bag!) ew.. anyway...the bike bag may be an answer. Sometimes I guess the bike can also be hung up...

I found on Amtrak's website that each train has its own criteria for bikes. But, what I would like help with is, has anyone partially trained and partially bicycled cross country. ie: Biked to Portland Me., Taken Downeaster to Boston, Biked to South Station, Train to Buffalo area, then bike to...

Hello, I am wondering if anyone here has mixed biking with train travel. I would appreciate any recommendations for traveling from Portland Maine to a destination in Wisconsin (somewhere near Port Washington or Ashland Wisconsin.) It would be in my best interest to avoid heavily traffic areas...