DEN - RAT

[Rail Freak]

If, for some reason, I were to miss the 6 am bus to Raton, what would be an alternate way to get there by 11 am to catch the #3?

 

[the_traveler]

Besides driving there, I don't think there are any.

 

[greatcats]

A Denver taxi might be delighted to accept such a fare. Hope he takes credit cards.

 

[Guest]

I guess at least Hertz has an office in Raton. So a one way car rental would work. Three hours and eleven minutes, according to the google, so you'd best not have missed the bus by much...

Guest

 

[Palmetto]

Yup, Hertz in Raton is open M-F 8:00 - 5:00. Don't miss your bus on Saturday or Sunday, RailFreak, or it's a cab!

 

[Rail Freak]

I'm actually concerned about the cab picking me up late from my hotel!

 

[rusty spike]

I would let the hotel front desk or concierge know that you have to have a cab at a certain time. They will know most reliable cab company to contact.

There is no other way to Raton beside the bus, that makes sense economically. Hertz does have auto body shop agent about 2 blocks from the RAT station, but is open weekdays only. Good Luck.

 

[Rail Freak]

Thanx everyone. My RES is on a Sat., so I may call a cab around 3am to increase my chances!!

 

[the_traveler]

Be sure to tell them that you MUST be at _____ by _______ to catch a bus!

 

[Rail Freak]

Got It!!! What I'll do is close the bar in the station, pass out on the floor & they'll wake me up when they're about to mop the floor the next morning!!! Us Southern Boys are pretty damn smart, HUH?!!!

 

[the_traveler]

What I'll do is close the bar in the station, pass out on the floor & they'll wake me up when they're about to mop the floor the next morning!!!

As long as it's not by the Denver PD in a holding cell "downtown"!

 

[Rail Freak]

Think they would transfer me to the jail in Raton?

 

[Guest]

Worst case, for coach seats rebook for next day. The fare difference is probably less than alt trans, unless you would forfeit a sleeper room. Try to relax and enjoy your trip!

 

[chakk]

Or consider staying at the Oxford Hotel in Denver the night before and walk yourself the two blocks over to the Amtrak station bus stop.

 

[railiner]

Or consider staying at the Oxford Hotel in Denver the night before and walk yourself the two blocks over to the Amtrak station bus stop.

Or, better yet, here....http://thecrawfordhotel.com/?_vsrefdom=crawford-ppc&gclid=CO67reryyMUCFYNAaQod-XwANg

 

[antcomp]

What hotel in Denver are you staying at?

 

[Rail Freak]

LaQuinta Inn Central

 

[Bob Dylan]

LaQuinta Inn Central

IINM that's the one close to the temporary Amshak that was used while Union Station was being rebuilt right???

 

[Rail Freak]

I stay there on all my visits thru Denver. $119 p/n & a $10 cab ride to the station. It also has a restaurant, Mcdonalds, convienent store, sports bar,liquor store & pot shop(LOL) next door.

 

[Bob Dylan]

I stay there on all my visits thru Denver. $119 p/n & a $10 cab ride to the station. It also has a restaurant, Mcdonalds, convienent store, sports bar,liquor store & pot shop(LOL) next door.

All the comforts of home and it's Legal! LOL

 

[Rail Freak]

Gotta love them "Rookie Cookies"!!!!