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On the evening of May 1 I got on an Amtrak train for the first time in 14.5 months. I went from Chemult Oregon all the way to Yuma AZ. Arriving in Yuma at 3AM Monday morning was not too much fun. I got back on the Texas Eagle late Thursday night/early Friday. I used the bus-train-bus option to...

I was on 1/421 The train was over 2 hours late in Yuma. I was scheduled for a 3 hour layover at LAUS. As it was I went directly to the bus to Bakersfield which left about 20 minutes late. The northbound San Joaquin left BFD on time. I was in Sacramento 6 hours ahead of the Coast Starlight. Got...

Tomorrow night I get on an an Amtrak train for the first time in 14.5 months. I printed my tickets on my computer printer. All the way from Chemult Oregon to Yuma Arizona (and return) on AGR points

Avelo has exactly 3 737-800's (not Max8). They are flying to 11 western locations from Burbank. Mr. Levy was one of the co-founders of Allegiant Airlines. My wife has booked a round trip flight from Redmond OR to Burbank in June. Even with the extras she is paying less than a one way fare on...

I just checked for prices on USA Rail Passes. They are temporarily unavailable. I expect that when sales resume, the prices will be higher. The California Rail Pass is still available as are multi ride passes. Two of my favorite stores are not giving AGR points for online purchases. (Walmart...

Amtrak always has been "No middle seats". This is to inform people who normally ride on airplanes that they won't be stuck in a 'B' seat with someone on each side. Aren't they letting husband/wife or people traveling together to sit beside each other in the dining car? If I was traveling in...

Don't remember what year but I do remember riding the Three Rivers all the way from Chicago to Harrisburg PA with no train switch in Pittsburgh. That's Lewistown not Lewisburg Sidney. I lived in Mifflinburg for many years. The bus station in Harrisburg is upstairs of the main level of the...

Next month I'm taking the CS from Oregon to Sacramento, eating breakfast in SAC, taking the bus to Stockton and the San Joaquin to Bakersfield and a bus to LAUS. I will be in LAUS at least 2 hours ahead of the Coast Starlight (daylight?)

I never take any type of sleep aid. I do use a CPAP that does not require any distilled water. I try to curl up after the CS leaves KFS and usually wake up at the stop in Chico. I have a good place to eat breakfast in Sacramento. I take the bus to Stockton (10AM) and the San Joaquin to...

For my first train travel in 14.5 months, I'm going to be riding in coach for a night and a half. (Arriving in Yuma AZ about 3AM). If I had enough AGR points, I would have booked a Roomette. With the 50% booking restriction on coach cars, I'll have 2 seats to try to sleep in with no worry that...

Bumper sticker see in parts of Oregon for the past 10 years "don't CALIFORNICATE Oregon". If you are ready to get out of your Roomette in the morning, you can walk all the way through the dining car and sit for awhile in the Sightseer Lounge if you are not ready to order breakfast. You can see...

I'm using AGR points for my trip from Oregon to Yuma next month. I am going to be using 24K Choice Points for 3 nights stay at the Quality Inn & Suites. I am more concerned about Ace Hardware and Walmart dropping out of the AGR points lineup. It looks like Several of the car rental companies...

In all of the many thousands of miles I've ridden on Amtrak, I have seen at least twice as many dogs not in carriers than in carriers. The last passenger owned dog I saw was over 80 lb. and was sleeping with his head in the aisle. I, the Conductor and several other people had to step over the...

One step up from coach on the LSL is Business Class with 2+1 seating in the front section of the snack car.

Welcome HappyTheHobo! I'm going to be in Yuma before you. (May 3). I'm going into Los Algodones for some dental work. Get your passport if you don't already have one.

My wife and I drove through Bend to get to the fairgrounds in Redmond (66 miles each way) to get our vaccines (twice). Sorry to hear of vaccine deniers in Bend. Our governor sent 140 ventilators to New York at the start of the pandemic. If you drive over 22 from Salem, you will see a lot of...

You could save quite a bit by taking the Lake Shore Limited in Business Class to Chicago. If you are traveling by yourself, BC has 2+1 seating arrangement ahead of the snack bar with minimal foot traffic past you during the night past Buffalo.

Welcome DiamondEd! While you are in Bend, make sure to visit the High Desert Museum about 6 miles south of Bend. FYI: For your next trip to Bend, the easier way via Amtrak is to take the California Zephyr from Chicago to Sacramento then take the Coast Starlight out of SAC at midnight. Take the...

I/we have broken up quite a few Amtrak trips by using USA Rail Passes. They are still available in 15, 30 and 45 day passes. The 15 day allows up to 8 segments and in nearly all cases will save money on fares vs. individual tickets. Get enrolled in Amtrak Guest Rewards and you can earn enough...