Recent content by KatCora

Thanks! Good information. I appreciate it.

Thank for the detailed information! Good stuff!

TY! I retained the eastbound. :)

Does anyone want to chime in on riding the Empire Builder westbound versus eastbound? I may take a flight one-way and train the other. At this point planning to take the train eastbound (PDX to CHI) and fly back westbound. Are the views due to daylight "better" one way versus the other? Thanks!

Yes. Make sense for sure and thanks. Bedrooms are $2600+ one way! yikes. But if that changes then I will swoop it up!

Oh, great. Thanks for the confirmation about the FB re views and location relative to the door, bathrooms, etc. I did consider some of that when I selected it but more confirmation/opinion is helpful. Oh, one more thing--do fares change _throughout the day_, presumably? I often check several...

Thanks for asking. We can climb! But I liked the idea of (private) access to windows on each side of the train so decided on the FB. Also, I've read that Roomettes are very cramped for two people. I get tho' there are disadvantages to the Family bedroom too (smaller windows, downstairs views)...

Ohh! Thanks for the tip. I'll pack a power cord for sure. I also read that the windows are not as large but I love that there are two! One on each side so decided to go with the FB. We can enjoy views elsewhere in the trains, too. Thanks also for confirming that $2200 roundtrip is a decent...

Hello! I've read and read but I just cannot seem to get to the bottom of this. I snagged an Empire Builder roundtrip Family Bedroom from PDX to CHI in Aug 2022. I have time to cancel, so I reserved it with the intention of checking prices and flexing dates a tad, if I can find a better deal. The...