question about time of year to do pass

[Guest_sutton8596]

HI guys,

Some months ago, I inquired as to the better time of year to do the North America Pass, October or April. Most agreed that October was better. Well, I may not be able to, and have to go sometime February-May. Of course I'll miss the Autumn colors, but most important to me now is that I miss the rains! My route is as follows: New York to Toronto, then Toronto to Vancouver, down to LA on the CS, SW Chief to Chicago; CONO to New Orleans, The Crescent to DC; probably the Cardinal to Chicago, and then back to Omaha. Any advice on which month? Obviously Canada will be freezing in winter, but I don't plan to spend much time there. Other than that, would you go for February, March, April or May?

Thanks!

scott

 

[Amfleet]

I'm going to say that if you want to beat the vacation crowds go in February or March (especially on a train like the Canadian which can have 7 cars in the winter, but 20 cars come summer). I also think the Canadian rockies will be really nice in the winter with all the snow.

 

[battalion51]

End of March and into April is generally when Amtrak gets the heavy rush of Spring Breakers. I personally would shoot for Feb or beginning of March.

 

[Guest_sutton8596]

Thanks, Battalion and Amfleet,

Anyway, most of the southern US shouldn't be cold, and as you say, the Rockies would look beautiful. Thanks again,

Scott