frugalist
Lead Service Attendant
I'm arriving in BAL on #98, the Silver Meteor , around 8:40am on the 19th. Playing tourist around Baltimore for the day, then taking the NE Regional to WAS at 8:18pm. What's my best option for storing a carry-on-sized suitcase for the day at BAL Penn Station? I see a few possibilities. In order of preference:
1. When I arrive at BAL in the morning, check my bag for that evening's NE Regional. Does that train even offer checked baggage service? If I do this, I would really prefer to reclaim my bag when I get back to Penn Station later that day, rather than having it actually be carried as checked baggage. Assuming the bag can be checked for this train, is it even possible to reclaim it before departure?
2. If #1 isn't possible, can I just tell the Amtrak ticket agent in BAL what my plan is for the day and ask if I can store my bag with them for the day? I assume this might cost a few dollars.
3. If #2 isn't possible, are there public storage lockers available in BAL Penn Station that would accommodate a carry-on bag? If so, any idea of the cost for a day?
4. If all three of the above are negative, what other options would you suggest? I really can't see lugging a piece of luggage around town all day.
1. When I arrive at BAL in the morning, check my bag for that evening's NE Regional. Does that train even offer checked baggage service? If I do this, I would really prefer to reclaim my bag when I get back to Penn Station later that day, rather than having it actually be carried as checked baggage. Assuming the bag can be checked for this train, is it even possible to reclaim it before departure?
2. If #1 isn't possible, can I just tell the Amtrak ticket agent in BAL what my plan is for the day and ask if I can store my bag with them for the day? I assume this might cost a few dollars.
3. If #2 isn't possible, are there public storage lockers available in BAL Penn Station that would accommodate a carry-on bag? If so, any idea of the cost for a day?
4. If all three of the above are negative, what other options would you suggest? I really can't see lugging a piece of luggage around town all day.