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I boarded the SL at Lafayette in June 2006 and left my car at the airport, also, and used the airport shuttle to get to the train station. On the return trip from LA, I called the shuttle when the SL reached Crowley, and the shuttle was waiting when we arrived at Lafayette. Had some concerns at...

We were planning to park at the Lafayette station in June 2006, but after talking to a security attendant for the transit system and being informed that there is no security after 10:30 p.m., and the attendant said she would not leave her car there, plus the train could be late...maybe very...

We, my husband and I and our two teens, boarded the CONO at 10 p.m. at Memphis one year ago this month. As previously noted, a police sub station is in the same building. Police cars are pulling up to station right outside Amtrak station door constantly. Felt very safe at station. A trolley...

We rode the bus from Boston to Portland, Me. The NEC we took out of NYC arrived shortly after the Downeaster departed, and to avoid a long wait at the station we took the bus offered by Amtrak for the two hour trip. It was nice, comfortable and clean. It wasn't crowded, and they let us take one...

How would this layover apply if you book a roomette on the Texas Eagle to San Antonio and then board Sunset Limited to LA. Amtrak ticketing does give this option although the ticket price is higher. Would I be able to stay on the Eagle until time to board the Sunset? I would like to take the...

It was a month ago today, May 27, that my husband and our two teenagers left our home in Tennessee to make the four-hour drive to Memphis to begin our cross-country trip and our third long-distance trip on Amtrak. Previously, we had driven to Lafayette, La., to board the Sunset Limited for Los...

I really appreciate all the good advice and suggestions posted in response to my questions about LA Union Station and hotel transportation. We arrived at LA via Coast Starlight last Tues., June 1, on time or maybe 5 minues early. Didn't see any red caps on arrival, but saw signs in tunnels this...

Back home after our 10-day cross country trip. Last night on southbound CNO, my 16-year-old daughter and I waited in corner hall [just beyond coffee and snack station] while car attendant made up beds in our roomette. We were going through Kankakee, Ill. and we heard what sounded like a tornado...

Are there any differences in the length and steepness of the Cajon Pass grade going east on the train versus west?

So, if I had gone beyond the little room that sells gifts and snacks on the left, I would have come to the street entrance? Once we found the lobby that day, I ddn't want to venture anywhere else. Yes, I know downtown would be more convenient. We did get a great deal on the hotel, but the main...

Will be arriving at LA Union Station on Starlight and will need transportation to hotel which is 17 miles away and not in an area served by the Surfliner or commuter trains. 1. Where is the taxi stand located and has anyone used it? LA taxi service is a little confusing to me, since the taxis...

Thanks for the info. Waiting for the pizza and dining-in would take a big chunk of time, even if we got there when it opens at 11:30 a.m. Then there's the travel time on the water taxi. Would want to be back at station by 1:00. Maybe we'll just stay within walking distance of the station. Too...

So is there Internet on the Southwest Chief? Thought maybe you were posting from your phone?

On an upcoming trip, we will be arriving in Chicago on CNO to connect with EB. We'll have about four hours or so in Chicago. Thinking about taking water taxi to see some of downtown and maybe over to Navy Pier. Anyone know how long this would take? Also my daughter heard from a friend about a...

You sound like me Gingee. I'll be on the SWC in two weeks LA to Chi. I've been reading "USA By Rail" and it only mentions a long climb to Cajon Pass with the tracks "reaching more than 3,800 feet at the hightst point, before it starts a slow, twisting 2,743 descent." So that didn't sound too...

Hello everyone, Just found this board a few days ago, and I'm amazed at the information available for Amtrak travelers. Our family of four traveled about 700 miles by car four years ago to board the Sunset Limited in Lafayette, La. for our first trip. Took the train to LA and then boarded a...