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Wohoo! I'm traveling for the first time an overnight Amtrak from Milwaukee, WI to Glacier NP in Montana. (June 17 2009 return June 28, 2009). I'd love to get tips on traveling and some help. Currently, the plan is to go coach all the way there and back. So I'll probably pack a sandwich for the first night and eat the rest of the time in the dining car. Is there also a place to buy snacks on board? Get coffee in the morning?
And can someone explain the sightseeing lounge? How is it different from the coach seats, and will I be allowed to hang out there? What is the difference between reserved coach seating and lower level coach seating? I can book either right now.
I've only ever ridden Amtrak Milwaukee down to Chicago, never overnight. But I've had a few overnighters on a greyhound bus. I assume this will be more fun Can you get up and wander around whenever you want? I'll just be taking one carry on (doing backpacking in Glacier, so I'll be packing light). Do I need to take my luggage with me wherever I go? Are there overhead bins like on an airplane? Also, are there any train changes involved? Or will I get the same seat from Milwaukee to Montana? Are there long station stops involved that I can get off and wander around, or does it only stop to drop people off and pick people up then its off again?
Lastly, is there anywhere that explains all this so I don't have to bother ya'll I'm pretty stoked for the trip, but unsure if I'm in for 27 hrs of Greyhound-like misery, or a fun relaxing trip.
And can someone explain the sightseeing lounge? How is it different from the coach seats, and will I be allowed to hang out there? What is the difference between reserved coach seating and lower level coach seating? I can book either right now.
I've only ever ridden Amtrak Milwaukee down to Chicago, never overnight. But I've had a few overnighters on a greyhound bus. I assume this will be more fun Can you get up and wander around whenever you want? I'll just be taking one carry on (doing backpacking in Glacier, so I'll be packing light). Do I need to take my luggage with me wherever I go? Are there overhead bins like on an airplane? Also, are there any train changes involved? Or will I get the same seat from Milwaukee to Montana? Are there long station stops involved that I can get off and wander around, or does it only stop to drop people off and pick people up then its off again?
Lastly, is there anywhere that explains all this so I don't have to bother ya'll I'm pretty stoked for the trip, but unsure if I'm in for 27 hrs of Greyhound-like misery, or a fun relaxing trip.