Any recent City of New Orleans experiences?

[CoachSlumber]

No question that the food is (probably) better. No question that the accommodations are better as well.

If you've got the extra $1700 for a couple to go to NOL, and another $1700 for a ride back to Chicago (as opposed to the $1200 that Amtrak charges), go for it.

It's a question of values, of course, but at $150 per waking hour, for me, at least, it's probably not worth it. Not even for the two extra meals, and I bring my own (expensive) Scotch when I travel by train.

That's even more money than *I* make (Looking at you Bob Dylan!).

What are the two extra meals? Surely Amtrak serves lunch on the way down?

 

[willem]

I didn't realize that Pullman offered berths. They should be a lot lower than $825, don't you think. Or did you mean $825 for a double bedroom?

That's one upper and one lower berth, for a couple traveling together.

 

[George K]

What are the two extra meals? Surely Amtrak serves lunch on the way down?

You're right.

 

[Shortline]

What are the two extra meals? Surely Amtrak serves lunch on the way down?

You're right.

There is an extra meal going North, Amtrak has no lunch out of NOL. On Pullman, a cocktail reception upon boarding, and lunch served as departing. Really enjoyed my trip, will definitely do it again.

 

[tommylicious]

$2k for a one way Pullman bedroom? Ouch. That's not too feasible.