I could use some of this group's wisdom. I have my ticket for a sleeper on the LSL from BUF to BOS for a trip I'm taking in a couple of weeks. I was originally hoping I could stay in Boston for 2 days and use one of those days to do a day trip to POR before I went on to PVD for the rest of my trip. Unfortanately I didn't take into account that most hotels around the 3 Boston stations would be booked. I considered catching the last Downeaster train 689 and just staying the 2 days in POR even though it wouldn't arrive until 2 AM. But then I discovered the LSL has been arriving between 1-2 hours late this last month. With the worry of LSL being late - trying to get to North Station - and arriving in POR so late - I decided it wasn't something I wanted to do.
So my alternative plan is to just go on to PVD. I haven't bought the NER ticket yet. Again because the LSL could be late and the last NER train leaves at 9:30 my question is - if I modify my LSL ticket to connect with NER 67 - would that be considered a connecting ticket? If it is and the LSL is late would Amtrak work out a way for me to get on the NER or if that's not possible would they put me up for the night and get me on another NER the next day?
If not are there any suggestions as to what I can do? As always very appreciative of any help. Marylee
So my alternative plan is to just go on to PVD. I haven't bought the NER ticket yet. Again because the LSL could be late and the last NER train leaves at 9:30 my question is - if I modify my LSL ticket to connect with NER 67 - would that be considered a connecting ticket? If it is and the LSL is late would Amtrak work out a way for me to get on the NER or if that's not possible would they put me up for the night and get me on another NER the next day?
If not are there any suggestions as to what I can do? As always very appreciative of any help. Marylee