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The Empire Builder from Seattle does not go through the Columbia Gorge. The Baby Builder leg from Portland does, but it leaves going eastbound late in the afternoon. So, in winter you would miss most of that experience due to the shorter days. In summer, it is spectacular. For this, and the...

Brightline's website has pretty good instructions (https://www.gobrightline.com/train-stations/fl/) about parking (garage C, level 5) and what address to use to get to the drop off point (10705 Jeff Fuqua Blvd.). If you plug that address into google maps, it takes you right to the ground level...

I rode Brightline about a month ago and the train going south in the afternoon had the windows unwrapped (YAY!). I took the late train back to Orlando the next night and that one still had the windows wrapped. I'm just glad it wasn't the other way around. I hope they get all the windows cleared...

I drive a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid with more than 100k miles on it. After 14 years the battery is still 75% good. Still getting more than 30 mpg. I put solar on the house, and a charger in the garage in preparation for my next car, but haven't settled on a definite EV or PHEV model. (It won't be...

Sunrail should have started with service from the airport to the tourist attractions/areas and downtown. They would have quickly made enough to fund a robust regional transit service for those of us who live here. But, no, they expected a network designed for local commuters to make enough money...

I fly in and out of Portland, Oregon from the east coast at least annually. If the schedule considerations are equal, I will pick Alaska Airlines every time over United. Excellent customer service and reliability, in my experience. Alaska is not a budget airline, and thankfully, they don't act...

Yes. The room is beautiful and the service was absolutely superb. It was our trip of a lifetime. The bed is truly a double (full size) bed. Not large people, we slept fine, even though we were used to sleeping on a king at home. Some large folks might have trouble with the size of the bed.

When these situations happen in the southeast, is it Amtrak or CSX who decides to reroute the train? Is it CSX's responsibility to prioritize the passenger train over freight trains?

It costs about $500 to rent an economy car for a week out of Orlando Airport, including all the fees they tag on at the end of the transaction. Your car can go both ways on the Autotrain for about the same, on any given 2 dates no matter how far apart. So, the car transport pays for itself over...

I use the Autotrain on a regular basis. I have traveled in roomettes both upstairs and downstairs on the Autotrain. I agree with the pros and cons listed by Steve SFL. The summary for me is view vs. bathroom proximity and selection. Upstairs you share one bathroom with 9 roomettes. Downstairs...

Anyone know the status of Amtrak's lawsuit to get full control of Union Station? I personally won't miss Starbucks, but hate to see this place deteriorate. https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2022/07/29/dc-union-station-starbucks/

My husband and I did our bucket list traincation in summer 2019: WAS to NYP, Maple Leaf to Toronto, VIA Prestige class to Vancouver, Cascades to PDX, Empire Builder Portland to CHI, Cardinal back to northern Virginia. It was spectacular. For us, the Prestige class was well worth it. The rooms...

AutoTrain, Cardinal, Capitol Limited, Northeast Regional, Acela, Vermonter, Maple Leaf, Montrealer, Pacific Surfliner, Coast Starlight, Cascades, Empire Builder, Carolinian/Piedmont, Crescent, Silver Star, Silver Meteor

The ride up the Columbia River on the Baby Builder, lit up by the setting sun behind you, is nothing short of amazing. Take that flex meal to the lounge and plan to spend the evening. Unforgettable.

Portland (OR): First of all, many would say "Why? You don't need a car in Portland." But, we visited Portland annually and rented a car so we could traipse around the Pacific NW at will. No matter whether we arrived by plane or train, we did not rent a car at PDX airport, but always downtown...

Welcome, Trained, to the forum from a snowbird wintering in central FL. jis: Let us know what kind of help is needed with train advocacy in Florida.

Just curious...Why roomettes on the CS if you are getting off in Monterey? Just don't want to do coach even though it's all daytime?

I highly recommend the Cardinal. The views through the New River Gorge and under the bridge are not to be missed. I also recommend the Portland end of the Empire Builder (often called the Baby Builder). You can immediately take your dinner to the lounge car and enjoy your evening traveling...

First of all, I agree with everyone on the personal security question: If you are traveling as a single woman, the most secure place to be is on a train traveling first class (roomette or bedroom). Let me put in a vote for the Coast Starlight going south. It's January and if you are from the...

Sorry, missed your entries when I was reading through. The Cardinal is a beautiful ride through the New River Gorge. I have taken it many times between DC and Charleston, WV, and once from Chicago to DC. I like it much better than the Capitol Limited. I think it is one of the bucket list Amtrak...