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Does Amsnag have a problem with Texas Eagle and Sunset Limeited routes? I am trying to track fares for the TE, Chicago to El Paso for March 27, 2015. Amsnag allows me to enter the stations and date and will show me the fares. But after I save the fares and come back to saved fares page, nothing...

Howdy everyone! I have a trip coming up departing the 26th of March. Chicago-Reno with roomette. I have plenty of time in Chicago for buying my stock. But it is the return leg of the trip that I need advice. I am going Reno-Sacramento, then Sac-Portland, then Portland-St. Paul. With roomette...

I received a Amsnag update today for OTT-RNO, Mar 26. It reads...fare $101...roomette $520...bedroom $420... I would love to snag the bedroom, but when I go to Amtrak... It says...fare $118...roomette $530...bedroom $1475... Is this most likely a glitch of some sort, or can I call an agent...

Did my first Amsnag late Friday. Going from St. Paul to Reno next March and booked the return trip Friday, all I can afford to do as of now. Got the coach fare for $224 (RNO-MSP), with a Veterans Advantage discount and roomette for $201 for the Empire Builder portion, which was a $91 drop in...

I am trying to use Amsnag for the first time. My prefered travel date is 3-25-14, from MSP to Reno. Amsnag is showing $74 coach fare in MSP to Portland slot and blanks for the other 2 segments (PDX-SAC & SAC-RNO). Underneath it says "Coach price is for the complete itinerary". So is Amsnag...

Hey everyone! I have done a couple of long distance rides the last 2 years (CONO & CZ). The CONO was fun and the CZ was fantastic! So for my next ride I am looking to do a loop. Saint Paul-Portland-Sacramento-Chicago-Saint Paul, or the other way around. I will be traveling in late March 2014...

Took a walk through St, Paul Union Depot on July 20 and got a couple of photos of the work on the track connections. Looks promising for service to begin later this year.

I am riding the CZ next week Ottumwa IA to Reno and back 5 days later. I was wondering if it has been assigned seating lately or if it has been choose your own. The fare going westward has risen a bunch this week so I am assuming it is going to be a bit crowded heading to Reno. So if anybody who...

Question for you trains vets out there. I am taking a round trip in late March. Ottumwa IA to Reno and back. At Ottumwa there is no checked baggage. I would like to bring a 3 ball bowling bag that will be slightly 3-4 lbs over 50 and maybe 6 inches longer than the length max. At Ottumwa with no...

This is what the Amtrak site says about Rail Pass..." Pass are valid for travel for 180 days and all travel must be completed within 180 days of reserving the pass within the specific pass validity limits." So on a "15 day/8 segment" Pass, does this mean you get "180 days" to use your "8...

Just as a little heads up...I was in St. Paul earlier this evening (Nov 4) and took a little walk around the Depot. There are signs posted on the doors that say that the Depot will be open to the public December 8. No info about Amtrak, just that the Depot itself will open.

Howdy everyone! I am planning my second LD ride for the last week of March 2013. Osceola IA to Reno. I will be driving from St. Paul to Osceola and was wondering about long term parking in Osceola. The Amtrak site says there are only 10 long term parking spots at the station...does anyone know...

Hi everybody! Just returned April 3rd from my first train trip. St. Paul-Chicago-New Orleans and back. First I just want to say it was a great time, I can honestly say I am a now a train convert and will ride when ever I can! Starting in St. Paul (Wed Mar 29)...was able to board 45 minutes...

Leaving Wednesday morning from St. Paul, MN, to Chicago, then on to New Orleans. Anyone have any last minute things to remember, or tips on what to do? How early to the station, anything that will help with check in of bags, little items to help with the trip? We have upper coach seats on the...

Hey everyone! Just wondering if anybody can give any info on the sleeper/roomettes. I have a reservation on the northbound CONO (date removed) and have this reserved...1 Superliner Roomette / Car 5800, Room 003. I had seen a post giving the +'s and -'s of the location of the rooms on the...

Howdy everyone! New guy here....please be gentle! Taking my first Amtrak trip at the end of this month. Going on March 29 from St. Paul MN to Chicago, then on down to New Orleans and back on April 2. Would very much appreciate any tips, pointers, how to's, or what not to do's about riding...