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    Bus drivers union calls Denver Union Station a "hellhole."

    In November I took a bus to DUS. It let me out at the very end of the bus area, so I had to walk the whole length of it. It is long! I am recovering from an illness that has created a lot of fatigue for me, so the unexpected walk was quite unwelcome, and yes, it wasn't a really comfortable...
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    Error? Not charged for one of my segments?

    Okay, this is great, thanks! If they actually do this for their own purposes, I will worry less. The free-stopover thing confused me for a minute, but having done a quick Google search to find out what you're talking about, I think you're right on. I did select an itinerary that gave me a few...
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    Error? Not charged for one of my segments?

    When I said I paid that for the roomette, I actually included the rail fare as well, so (I think) it is apples to apples. Yes, I have a room number for all segments. I think I'm just going to assume all is well. The worst case scenario (if I don't have a roomette) isn't too bad.
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    Error? Not charged for one of my segments?

    My ticket says I paid $715 for a roomette on Segment 2, and $0 for a roomette on Segment 3. Currently, roomettes on Segment 2 are going for $586, and roomettes on Segment 3 are going for $460. I'm not sure how to interpret that. I feel uneasy about posting particulars of my whole journey at...
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    Error? Not charged for one of my segments?

    Last night I bought a three-segment ticket for a long-distance trip starting tomorrow. When I checked the ticket in my email, I noticed that for the third segment, it says I was charged $0. If that's the case, no wonder it was the cheapest of the good options I had! I am now worried. Do I...
  6. K

    Covid Mask Mandate for Transportation

    We did a 30-hour ride last month. (We had reserved a sleeper but they called and said it wouldn't be available after all—it was our return trip or we might have put off the trip entirely.) I was surprised at how I got used to the mask. I had decided that if it was too hot for the mask, I was...
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    Ugliest and Soul-less Amtrak Stations Used in Metropolises Today

    I have to agree about San Antonio. From the outside the station has at least a little character, but inside it feels to me like a fast-food restaurant. And it's right next door to the historic Sunset Station, which is lovely. I judge that from online photos only—it's an event venue, and I've...
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    Negative long distance trip review article based lack of value and inedible food

    I noticed that in his biggest packing regrets, he said that he should have brought a towel, because they aren't provided for a shower. ????? Was this a misunderstanding on his part, or is providing towels optional for Amtrak, or was this just a mistake on Amtrak's part?
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    Newbie Best Fare Lookup Question

    Oh, we wish there were a way to check for the lowest fare! I don't think there's currently a way other than what you've been doing. Until recently there was a wonderful website—not run by Amtrak—that would present this information for us, but due to changes in the Amtrak site it no longer...
  10. K

    Texas Eagle with two units

    We have tickets on the Eagle in a couple of weeks, headed north to Chicago. We're in cars 2231 (then 2131 returning). What do those numbers mean, please? We've been on this route four times now (one round-trip and two one-ways from Chicago) and although I'm sure there is better scenery on...
  11. K

    Superliner roomette storage

    That doesn't sound like 6 inches, then. Hmmm.
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    Superliner roomette storage

    Actually, 6 inches wide will work for some of our things—but I'd like to know how tall it is. Tall enough just for a jacket? Down to the floor? Also, the washrags are on the shelf on top of what?
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    Superliner roomette storage

    We've taken several trips on the Texas Eagle (San Antonio to Chicago) in coach, but next month we'll be in a roomette, and I have questions about storage. I must bring all my own food, so I'm trying to understand precisely what space we will have available. I've been searching and I understand...
  14. K

    Nighttime arrival to Chicago Union Station?taxi to hotel?reassure me

    Thanks to all! I'm looking forward to our trip.
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