Recent content by timetoride

Gul is remarkable!!!! My first ever trip on Amtrak had been "nice" up until being lucky enough to meet him last week. He amazed us with his attentiveness and constant smile, no matter how busy he was. Every time we mentioned how special he made us feel, he would reply, "This is the way it's...

TrackWalker, I'd love to spend time in Seattle but I really need to be in Vancouver earlier the next day. Hopefully, another visit will permit me to enjoy the Seattle area. Thank you for the suggestion!

:D That sounds good. Thanks!! Any guesses about how much of a time delay will result in EB getting to SEA from CHI on this route? My ticket to Vancouver includes taking the Thruway Bus from SEA. Is that bus only for EB passengers going to Vancouver? Wondering if that bus will wait if EB's...

I appreciate all of the input and will continue to keep up with info from all of you here who are familiar with Amtrak. Will be keeping fingers crossed for encouraging news to come. I'm also trying to keep in mind that the flooding has caused much more serious consequences for those living in...

:unsure: Uh-oh.....I'm supposed to leave Chicago 5/13 on the EB headed to SEA (on my FIRST EVER Amtrak trip). Any guesses as to whether the service disruption may still be in effect at that time? (She asks while wringing her hands nervously.)

Yes, it is the Amtrak bus we'll be taking. All the replies have helped a lot and made me feel more at ease. Much appreciated, everyone. :)

We have Amtrak reservations for May arriving in Seattle on EB, then riding the Thruway Bus Service on to Vancouver, B. C. Train arrival at Seattle is listed as 10:20 a.m. and the bus departure time is 10:45 a. m. If we have checked baggage, will this give us enough time to collect the baggage...

Add me to the female census! I registered here several months ago after some of my family and I decided to ride Amtrak from MS to Vancouver, B. C., later this year. None of us have ever ridden Amtrak. I asked LOTS of questions and got fantastic replies and advice!!! Since my initial...

Hope you didn't charge a lot....my reservations have the AGR card almost maxed out!! :D :lol: :D

This forum is one of the greatest resources I've come across!! Everyone's input is extremely helpful and greatly valued. Thanks, again! :)

:) I KNEW I could count on getting the pricing mystery explained here. We're very satisfied with the overall Amtrak total...just wanting to divide the fare fairly. :lol: George, after investigating all your Vancouver C of C tips, we think we need to make Vancouver a destination in itself...

A while back I posted asking advice about a May 2009 trip that two other family members and I hope to make. I received and am very grateful for much wonderful information given then. Now I have a question about pricing. I've read enough to realize it can be very confusing...and now I know...

I'll have to play catch-up with the most recent posts. Had computer problems the entire weekend and most of today. Actually, it was AT&T problems rather than the computer! :( Going back now to read the latest info! :)

George, you're better than a Chamber of Commerce! We'll likely spend one night pre- AND post-cruise. Hopefully, we'll be able to enjoy some of Vancouver's offerings. I'm afraid we'll not be able to take either of the alternate return routes. Our available time is just too limited. But we'll...

Believe me, ALL thoughts are welcome, jackal! I knew practically nothing about Amtrak before making my initial post here. I consider these "voices of experience" very valuable. I'll also check into your suggestion and look at the time factor there. Thank you! Heeded the advice about the AGR...