crescent2
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My friend and I (two women in 60's), or possibly just me solo, plan to take the CZ from Denver next spring or summer, and then take the CS south. This trip would be for the scenery (Rockies, Pacific coast) and train rides. We are now considering not taking the Ambus to SF, but just staying in Emeryville. We've decided we don't really want to deal with the bus to SF and then back again to catch the CS.
Would an overnight stay in Emeryville allow a safe connection to the CS the next morning (afraid the CZ might be really late), or would two nights be better? With two nights, we could see a little of the area although that is not our main purpose. Spending just a few minutes looking at reviews of hotels in Emeryville, the Hilton Garden Inn on Powell St. seems to be the best one. Are taxis readily available at the Emeryville station even if the CZ is running late? How large and busy is the Emeryville station? Is the Hilton Garden Inn close to transit to SF if we wanted to spend a few hours there? As two older women (or perhaps a solo traveler), safety is important.
Trying to simplify the trip as much as possible. Thanks for any tips and suggestions!
Would an overnight stay in Emeryville allow a safe connection to the CS the next morning (afraid the CZ might be really late), or would two nights be better? With two nights, we could see a little of the area although that is not our main purpose. Spending just a few minutes looking at reviews of hotels in Emeryville, the Hilton Garden Inn on Powell St. seems to be the best one. Are taxis readily available at the Emeryville station even if the CZ is running late? How large and busy is the Emeryville station? Is the Hilton Garden Inn close to transit to SF if we wanted to spend a few hours there? As two older women (or perhaps a solo traveler), safety is important.
Trying to simplify the trip as much as possible. Thanks for any tips and suggestions!