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cally

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55. I wouldn't do it for that long a trip

Sun Aug 1, 2021, 09:45 PM

Aug 2021

I love the train but sitting up for 4 days would be very uncomfortable for me. Also, when I took trains pre-covid, it seemed to be a more conservative crowd. I would not expect all would mask up especially when sleeping or in their seats. I’ve thought about a few trips by train during covid but I decided it was way too risky for me.

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Anyone experienced a "Coast to Coast" Amtrak trip? [View all] msfiddlestix Jul 2021 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jul 2021 #1

ok, but you might have to pay a little more, unless you upgrade within the time limit. msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #3

My friend took the Zephyr from Denver to San Fran & said it was thoroughly enjoyable. CrispyQ Jul 2021 #2

I know I'll be on the Zephyr ... msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #4

Oh, the economically privileged class, definitely. CrispyQ Jul 2021 #9

hmm. maybe if I set up a "go fund me" ... msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #12

it's still a big silver train, eh? took it as a teen. mopinko Aug 2021 #57

I used to ride Amtrak markie Jul 2021 #5

Wonder how I can talk Amtrak down on the sleeper fares. msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #8

Yes. Eugene OR to Seattle, to Chicago, to D.C. to North Carolina Binkie The Clown Jul 2021 #6

if roomettes would just be more affordable. msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #21

Four days in coach? I don't know if I could do that. Tough enough to handle that 12 hour... TreasonousBastard Jul 2021 #7

I keep forgetting that I'm not 20, 30, or even 50 years old anymore msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #16

I'm in my 70s, too, and while I love to see the scenery go by while on a train... TreasonousBastard Jul 2021 #25

I'm in my 70s, too, and while I love to see the scenery go by while on a train... TreasonousBastard Jul 2021 #26

I know right!? From Martinez Ca to Chicago leg of the trip... msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #31

I ride Amtrak a lot in California. Twice in the past month. vanlassie Jul 2021 #41

I have been reassured that masking is required msfiddlestix Aug 2021 #49

Yes. I also felt reassured. Conductors apparently are vanlassie Aug 2021 #50

damn. that is very upsetting msfiddlestix Aug 2021 #51

It's on my bucket list. Aristus Jul 2021 #10

Yeah, it was on mine too msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #19

Wouldn't Do It Again In A Million Years Me. Jul 2021 #11

Maybe, with any luck, we'll have a genuine 21st century upgrade on Amtrak msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #13

Honestly Me. Jul 2021 #15

the food situation is sort of dicey. .. msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #18

The Best Option Me. Jul 2021 #29

yeppers. msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #32

Well, it's always five o'clock on the train! vanlassie Jul 2021 #42

I watch the youTube videos of sleeper car train travel. Aristus Jul 2021 #23

right? I know I'll miss a lot, but there's a hell of a lot I'll see msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #33

Bit different perspective. 2 weeks ago we round tripped DC to Boston and back. empedocles Jul 2021 #14

what you describe is what I was thinking when I booked the trip. msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #17

Flights are charging premiums. Parking expensive also. empedocles Jul 2021 #22

Good point. msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #24

Yes, I really like the train, but right now no. Dining is family style, restrooms are shared unless PortTack Jul 2021 #20

I did it 60 years ago when I was a kid MiniMe Jul 2021 #27

I've taken Amtrak from New Mexico to Portland, PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2021 #28

Thanks for this....I have a car, but I can not drive at night at all. msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #34

Amtrak's pricing has been highly variable, at least for the PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2021 #38

I've entertained the notion of take a cruise over the years msfiddlestix Aug 2021 #47

I loved my two cruises. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2021 #53

I took the auto train from Fla to NY.. twice.. not an enjoyable experience.. mitch96 Jul 2021 #30

Packing chromebook, reading, videos and music. msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #35

The Blue Ridge mountains are a beautiful old mountain range. More rounded at the tops.. mitch96 Jul 2021 #37

In 2008 I made a driving trip to the east coast, and drove PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2021 #40

Wow! I can't wait! msfiddlestix Aug 2021 #48

This sounds like a potentially wonderful adventure. Laffy Kat Jul 2021 #45

I'm going to look into the thing with a sleeper msfiddlestix Aug 2021 #52

forgot to ask, is the "Auto Train" a train car that ferries automobiles? msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #36

I have a tentative plan to take the train in Canada PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2021 #39

My husband and I rode Canada rail from Toronto to Vancouver early Oct 2015 mnhtnbb Aug 2021 #54

Great pictures! PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2021 #56

Do it it is great. whistler162 Aug 2021 #61

One of the DUers has a website about traveling by train csziggy Jul 2021 #43

Awesome! Thanks! msfiddlestix Jul 2021 #44

no but I would do it if I had the $$ yellowdogintexas Aug 2021 #46

I wouldn't do it for that long a trip cally Aug 2021 #55

I did two round trip Coast to Coast Amtrak trips, coach left-of-center2012 Aug 2021 #58

I'm wondering if I should cancel. $3, 000 round trip for a roomette msfiddlestix Aug 2021 #59

Great trip..... whistler162 Aug 2021 #60

I would do it. Youll make some new friends. It's way better than driving Flash953 Aug 2021 #62