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By the time I got around to checking, the rooms were booked on the Cardinal. So just coming back coach on the Crescent. I think the two day trip would have been fun. And yes, I always travel with snacks too. Heading out now

I do have some snacks packed. I think it was about 9 when I got there last time. So far it's saying the train is running fast and should get there an hour earlier. We'll see We lost an hour outside of Atlanta last time and it was about 40 minutes late getting to my stop, so it was way passed...

Bob, do you know what is typically served?

Thanks for the responses. I would have needed to shorten my trip to take advantage of the savings, but it was over $200 for the day I saw it. I'll keep that in mind for the future if I decide to go by train again. I know that I will not get dinner after boarding the train and will eat before...

I'm taking the Crescent 20 all the way down to NOLA from Charlottesville. I've only done this trip one time and we got to the station after 9 and I was in coach. I'm in a roomette this time. Will they be serving dinner before getting to New Orleans? I'm diabetic and need to plan for that. On...

Actually for a roomette it's cheaper to go the long way. It's a 48 our trip instead of a 23 hour one and that's what had me so confused.

I have a trip booked on the Crescent to get to NOLA. When looking at a return trip, I'm using a search engine because I'm somewhat flexible. It's also giving me results for the City of New Orleans which would take me all the way to Chicago and then from there I go to CVS. I've only traveled by...

Thanks will check out the other thread. I did a search, but nothing came up. I think the search feature was not working correctly.

The last time I traveled the Crescent going down to Nola, there was a business class selection. I'm not seeing that come up. I've already booked a roomette for my trip down there, but the prices to come home are outside of my budget. The only options I see are coach and the rooms. Is this still...

Here's my trip report :) The Charlottesville station was clean and the employee behind the desk very helpful. Our train was half an hour late. We were sent to #6 to board and were told someone would meet us there, but the person didn't come out all that way and we were at the wrong place to...

Where are they driving in from to the train station? I would take Uber to save some money.

Thank you all. Went out and watched the train go by our local station that is no longer open. It looked pretty full, but I'm thinking that might be due to Sunday night and work travel. I do have a frozen pack and plan to freeze a few water bottles and I hope that will be sufficient for my...

should you tip the coach attendant? Is there hot water available for tea?

I heard this time of year it's not very crowded, so I'm hoping that's the case. What do you consider "not very crowded"?I cook a fair amount of red beans at home, but that does sound like a good deal. I really appreciate the tips. I did buy my snacks today and have to make sure I have enough of...

I'll report back :) There seems to be too little information about how to get comfortable in coach and make that a more pleasant overnight trip. I've already thought of a few things to bring with me like a blow up lumbar pillow, a neck pillow and another type of pillow which rolls and can be...

I thought of business class but it was twice as much in cost and when I just checked on something, it says there is only one seat available at the lower cost, so not sure if that meant it was selling out or if it just meant it was gonna cost more.

I know you can't reserve seats in advance, but hoping I can ask for a window seat :) Thanks for the reply and advice on the middle of the care.

I am taking my first long distance ride, the Crescent, Charlottesville to New Orleans. It's one way, I'm driving back with my dad and aunt who are coming up here for a visit. The reason I am taking the train is for the adventure and flying one way is expensive. Trying to keep cost down I elected...