Just bought tickets for a September trip SDY to VNC via CHI and PDX.
I checked on line first and then called Amtrak reservations, mainly because I am new at this and wanted a second opinion on my planning.
After a little misunderstanding about what month we were talking about she made my reservations for roomettes on the Lakeshore Limited, Empire Builder and Coast Starlight.
SURPRISE, the cost was $318 less than on the web site.
That may not mean much to some people, only 4 fillups for my car's gas tank, but it certainly helps me justify the expense to my fellow traveler.
She understands bargain very well.
Is this kind of difference normal?
The Amtrak on hold recording would lead me to believe that the cheaper fares were online.
Regards,
Roger
I checked on line first and then called Amtrak reservations, mainly because I am new at this and wanted a second opinion on my planning.
After a little misunderstanding about what month we were talking about she made my reservations for roomettes on the Lakeshore Limited, Empire Builder and Coast Starlight.
SURPRISE, the cost was $318 less than on the web site.
That may not mean much to some people, only 4 fillups for my car's gas tank, but it certainly helps me justify the expense to my fellow traveler.
She understands bargain very well.
Is this kind of difference normal?
The Amtrak on hold recording would lead me to believe that the cheaper fares were online.
Regards,
Roger