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I'm coming into LAX on the Coast Starlight and leave the next morning on the Texas Eagle. Anyone have a suggestion on a hotel for the night? I've not been to the LAX train station, I understand it's not in the best area.

I'm booked on the Sunset Ltd for a trip in Febuary. My ticket says I'm in in car 0231 room # 017 But according to this website, there is no room 17 http://www.trainweb.org/crocon/sleeperplans.html I wanted to be on the lower level if possible because I like to clean my own window when the...

I'm scheduled for a trip from NOL to LAX on the Sunset. I have a roomette booked for the trip. Since it arrives in LAX at 5:30am, do they kick you off the train immediately or are you able to sleep in a bit or take a shower after arrival before disembarking??? Does the train usually arrive...

I'm thinking about taking the Texas Eagle from LAX to CHI in the spring. The SW Chief is faster and cheaper, but the Eagle is a route I haven't done. Is it worth it or should I just stick with the SWC?? I see there is about a 2 hour layover in San Antonio, although it's very early in the...

Didn't I hear Amtrak had bought a bunch of new sleeper and other type cars? When will they start going into service???

I'm booked on the VIA rail Canadian leaving Toronto at 22:00 on Oct 2nd. I wanted to take the Amtrak Maple leaf to Toronto the same day, it's scheduled to arrive at 19:45, but I'm worried because if it's late I'll miss the departure of the Canadian. Can anyone tell me if the Maple leaf usually...

I'm thinking about booking a trip from LAX - PDX - CHI Amtrak website says it's a valid connection in PDX, but it's only a 1:05 layover in PDX. Is this realistic? Does the Coast Starlight usually arrive in PDX on time? My trip would be the first week of March. Thanks

Which is more scenic, taking the the LSL eastbound from Chicago to NYP or Westbound from NYP to Chicago?? Also, do they serve dinner on the LSL when it leaves Chicago?

I know it's not a train, but it's so cool I thought others would enjoy seeing it. It's a 360 degree virtual photo of the space shuttle cockpit. Just imagine it's the cab of a high speed train. click here

I don't understand why this happens so often??? The area is flat and wide open, there's no way someone couldn't see or hear the train coming. I'm not sure if the crossing has lights or automatic gates, but even if it doesn't, you'd have to totally lacking in situational awareness to not know a...

Bedbugs are becoming a huge problem in this country, especially in hotels. I wonder if it's been a problem on Amtrak yet, or if they have a plan to deal with it should it arise. The darn things will hitch a ride on your clothing or suitcase, and once an infestation starts, it's VERY difficult...

I'm taking the Coast Starlight from Seattle next month. I need to find a hotel near the train station in Seattle to stay the night before. Any suggestions on a good convenient hotel that's either within walking distance to the station, or one that provides a shuttle service. Thanks

I'm packing for a trip on the CZ. Do they provide towels for sleeper passengers in the showers or do I need to pack one?

I'm considering taking the Vancouver - Toronto or Toronto - Vancouver Via Rail. Has anybody ridden this train? What's it like? I see you can get a cabin or an upper or lower berth. I assume the berths are just along the sides in a big long car?

On the CZ and EB, are the sleeper cars at the tail end of the train? I am booked on both trains in the near future. On a recent trip from CLT to NYP, the car I was in was at the front of the train. The blowing whistle was somewhat annoying while sleeping. Just wondering.

I'm flying into Chicago Ohare, spending the night at the airport Hilton. Next day I'm leaving on the Empire Builder. I see there is a subway train that goes to the airport. Can I take it all the way to someplace within walking distance of the Amtrak Station downtown? What stop would I get...

Is the CZ operating from Sacramento to Reno yet? Someone told me Donner pass was still closed but I can't find out for sure.

Is the CZ going to operate from EMY on the 31st?? I was booked on it to CHI on the 29th and obviously got canceled. I rebooked my trip for April. Actually it worked out well, the April date was a more desirable time and if I had bought my ticket for that day originally, it would of been almost...

I'm taking the Zepher on 29 March connecting thru Chicago to the Capitol Limited. I have about 4 hours in Chicago which I thought would be plenty of time to connect when I made my reservation long ago. But now I hear of service disruptions with the zepher due to weather. What are the chances...

I'm planning on a long distance rail trip for the end of March. I'm waffling on two possible routes and can't decide which to take. Option #1 Start in CHI take EB to PDX, then CS to LAX then fly home Option #2 Start in WAS, take CL to CHI, then CZ to EMY then fly home Option #3 Start in CHI...