GiaKrembs 0 #1 October 19, 2005 Has anyone out there traveled using AMTRAK??? I am looking at going via rail to Eloy for the holiday boogie, it's only $71.00 round trip using AMTRAK. Is it worth the savings? Or should I just forget about it and drive (approx. $200.00 in gas). g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #2 October 19, 2005 Take the train. Let someone else drive.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #3 October 19, 2005 Haven't traveled on them out here (west coast) but did quite a bit on the east coast. More comfortable than a bus, usually not quite as sketchy, can walk around, buy food, use the bathroom (they're usually not as gross as on a bus). I'm a fan of rail travel. I guess the other question is are you willing to give up the flexibility of having your car once you're in Eloy..."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #4 October 19, 2005 Quoteare you willing to give up the flexibility of having your car once you're in Eloy That will play a major factor, knowing that we'll be in the middle of nowhere with no transportation makes me a lil uneasy... But not having to deal with Holiday traffic sounds REALLY nice. Also, I've never traveled via rail before and it intrigues me. The money really won't be the deciding factor (just a bene)... as my alternative is Shanghai right now hmmm, g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #5 October 19, 2005 as long as you don't mind a really uncomfy coach seat. My whole family went from New orleans to San Diego on Amtrak one summer. We had a sleeper car but it still wasn't all that great.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #6 October 19, 2005 I haven't done CA to AZ, but I did do ND to TX in college and it wasn't to bad. Just make sure you don't have to switch trains in Chicago to get to Eloy. Truthfully it was a really good way to travel, I could do homework, study, read, and now that I have a laptop I could work on that also. Depending on how that leg of rail works there is a good chance you won't have any stops till you hit Phenix, I know I didn't from Chicago to Dallas.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcneill79 0 #7 October 19, 2005 I haven't taken Amtrak on this coast, but as a kid we took Amtrak from NYC to Orlando and I thought it was lots of fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #8 October 19, 2005 Quoteas long as you don't mind a really uncomfy coach seat. My whole family went from New orleans to San Diego on Amtrak one summer. We had a sleeper car but it still wasn't all that great. Yeah but she won't be going NEARLY that far. I'm guessing she could deal with the seat for a 6-7 hour train ride."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GiaKrembs 0 #9 October 19, 2005 Straight shot from Ontario to Tuscon - about a 10 hour train ride. g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GiaKrembs 0 #10 October 19, 2005 Beth, I even checked out from here to SF.... there is a straight shot from Santa Barbara to Emeryville... not too competitive, but sure would be a nice train ride up the coast. g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #11 October 19, 2005 I have taken Amtrak all the way across the country and recently to Chicago. As far as comfort, ease and all that, it is fine. But, you better be prepared to be delayed. If you do not have ALOT of flexiblity in your schedule, DO NOT take Amtrak. I was 6 hours late on an Amtrak trip that was only 13 hours long. Thought it was a fluke, but left on time out of Chicago coming home and was 5 hours late by the time I made it. Amtrak is the bottom of the barrel in train world and will get pushed to the back of the line at every junction and stop. YOU WILL NOT BE ON TIME. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites seekfun 0 #12 October 19, 2005 GiaKrembs, I know this isn't representative of Amtrak's service, but I had a horrible experience travelling from Milwaukee to Denver once. The temperatures were so cold that the brakes kept freezing on the train. On two ocassions, they flew maintenance crews out in helicopters to thaw the train's brakes. Personally, I don't know how the cold can stop a train but not a helicopter, but it happened. On the return ride to Milwaukee, the train stopped in Chicago and could go no further, so they made us walk--with our luggage--three blocks to the bus station and take a bus to Milwaukee. Personally, I don't know how the cold can stop a train but not a bus, but it happened. Personally, I don't know how the cold can stop a train, but not a pedestrian walking three blocks to the bus station, but it happened. Good luck!"...there is a there out there..." - Tom Robbins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jasonRose 0 #13 October 19, 2005 I love riding the train! Take a good book and a portable DVD player and the time will just fly by. Plus you will have extra cash to do whatever with. Train is good if you have the time.. Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Orchid 0 #14 October 19, 2005 Hey Gia, I think you should drive. I've heard stories about train ride from my best friend about delays and if you don't have time or isn't flexible with your time...it would be bad. Personally, I like driving on long trips......1) you'll have a car/transportation to get around. 2) you'll have "alone time" to think, to sort out things, sight seeing or just simply enjoy the drive with loud music....windows down....etc. Just my 2cent."Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #15 October 19, 2005 QuoteTake the train. Let someone else drive hehehe, unless it's in ohio thenit could be me "driving" well sort of.......... oh wait i only work on freight trains.... no amtrak for me........ if it wer me i'd take the train.... the money sounds good and not having to drive is nice....... and i bet you have a bigger seatthan a plane, but then again how longis it to drive vs. taking the train....i know with the frieght trains around here it takes about 2 hours on a train compared to 40 minutes driving sometimes.... but pasenger trains don't get stoped that much... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GiaKrembs 0 #16 October 19, 2005 Quotehow longis it to drive vs. taking the train Drive is a just under 8 hours... train was more... g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #17 October 19, 2005 I've done Chicago to Denver on Amtrak. If you are ok with being late its a great way to see the country without having to drive. You can walk around with out people yelling at you to take your seat again like on a plane and its usually fairly comfortable seating. I know I had a cheap ticket and it was still comfy enough to sleep in for part of the over night haul. I take trains all the time when I'm in NYC and I like rail travel.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #18 October 19, 2005 I've only taken Amtrak from NYC to Boston. The train was a little old, a little slow, but it got me there on time and was a hell of a lot more comfortable than a bus. It was also loads easier than flying. If you want to see real trains, France & Japan have got it going on. I like trains. They're a very civilised way to travel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #19 October 19, 2005 I used to take Amtrak home from work all the time. It was really nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Broke 0 #20 October 20, 2005 QuoteQuoteTake the train. Let someone else drive hehehe, unless it's in ohio thenit could be me "driving" well sort of.......... oh wait i only work on freight trains.... no amtrak for me........ if it wer me i'd take the train.... the money sounds good and not having to drive is nice....... and i bet you have a bigger seatthan a plane, but then again how longis it to drive vs. taking the train....i know with the frieght trains around here it takes about 2 hours on a train compared to 40 minutes driving sometimes.... but pasenger trains don't get stoped that much... So if I catch the hobo express through Ohio then you might be the one in the front of that train... coolDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Chizazz 0 #21 October 20, 2005 My brother took Amtrak from Ohio to Seattle. He really liked it. Said there were cars with recliners and shit and huuuge windows on the one he was on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Broke 0 #22 October 20, 2005 The only problem I have with amtrak is it costs more to go from NY to FL on amtrak than it does to fly on southwest... so which would you chooseDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Keith 0 #23 October 20, 2005 Hey Gia. I say we get a group to ride the train together and make a party of it Just imagine, a bunch of drunken skydivers on one little train . . . Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GiaKrembs 0 #24 October 20, 2005 QuoteHey Gia. I say we get a group to ride the train together and make a party of it Just imagine, a bunch of drunken skydivers on one little train . . . I knew there was a reason why I love you!!!! You are soooo damn smart That would be the bomb!!!! g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #25 October 20, 2005 QuoteSo if I catch the hobo express through Ohio then you might be the one in the front of that train yup, but let me know, i'd rather ya ride up in the locomotive (eventhoughi could get fired for doing that) than on some of those rail cars.... where you would have to ride can be freaking dangerous as hell... or atleast i can point out a good car to ride to shield ya from the rain and being seen to all: ridding a train other than in a passenger car ( or the locamotive) is very very dangerous! don't do it, you could easily die!!!!! ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. 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NWFlyer 2 #8 October 19, 2005 Quoteas long as you don't mind a really uncomfy coach seat. My whole family went from New orleans to San Diego on Amtrak one summer. We had a sleeper car but it still wasn't all that great. Yeah but she won't be going NEARLY that far. I'm guessing she could deal with the seat for a 6-7 hour train ride."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #9 October 19, 2005 Straight shot from Ontario to Tuscon - about a 10 hour train ride. g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #10 October 19, 2005 Beth, I even checked out from here to SF.... there is a straight shot from Santa Barbara to Emeryville... not too competitive, but sure would be a nice train ride up the coast. g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #11 October 19, 2005 I have taken Amtrak all the way across the country and recently to Chicago. As far as comfort, ease and all that, it is fine. But, you better be prepared to be delayed. If you do not have ALOT of flexiblity in your schedule, DO NOT take Amtrak. I was 6 hours late on an Amtrak trip that was only 13 hours long. Thought it was a fluke, but left on time out of Chicago coming home and was 5 hours late by the time I made it. Amtrak is the bottom of the barrel in train world and will get pushed to the back of the line at every junction and stop. YOU WILL NOT BE ON TIME. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seekfun 0 #12 October 19, 2005 GiaKrembs, I know this isn't representative of Amtrak's service, but I had a horrible experience travelling from Milwaukee to Denver once. The temperatures were so cold that the brakes kept freezing on the train. On two ocassions, they flew maintenance crews out in helicopters to thaw the train's brakes. Personally, I don't know how the cold can stop a train but not a helicopter, but it happened. On the return ride to Milwaukee, the train stopped in Chicago and could go no further, so they made us walk--with our luggage--three blocks to the bus station and take a bus to Milwaukee. Personally, I don't know how the cold can stop a train but not a bus, but it happened. Personally, I don't know how the cold can stop a train, but not a pedestrian walking three blocks to the bus station, but it happened. Good luck!"...there is a there out there..." - Tom Robbins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #13 October 19, 2005 I love riding the train! Take a good book and a portable DVD player and the time will just fly by. Plus you will have extra cash to do whatever with. Train is good if you have the time.. Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #14 October 19, 2005 Hey Gia, I think you should drive. I've heard stories about train ride from my best friend about delays and if you don't have time or isn't flexible with your time...it would be bad. Personally, I like driving on long trips......1) you'll have a car/transportation to get around. 2) you'll have "alone time" to think, to sort out things, sight seeing or just simply enjoy the drive with loud music....windows down....etc. Just my 2cent."Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #15 October 19, 2005 QuoteTake the train. Let someone else drive hehehe, unless it's in ohio thenit could be me "driving" well sort of.......... oh wait i only work on freight trains.... no amtrak for me........ if it wer me i'd take the train.... the money sounds good and not having to drive is nice....... and i bet you have a bigger seatthan a plane, but then again how longis it to drive vs. taking the train....i know with the frieght trains around here it takes about 2 hours on a train compared to 40 minutes driving sometimes.... but pasenger trains don't get stoped that much... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #16 October 19, 2005 Quotehow longis it to drive vs. taking the train Drive is a just under 8 hours... train was more... g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #17 October 19, 2005 I've done Chicago to Denver on Amtrak. If you are ok with being late its a great way to see the country without having to drive. You can walk around with out people yelling at you to take your seat again like on a plane and its usually fairly comfortable seating. I know I had a cheap ticket and it was still comfy enough to sleep in for part of the over night haul. I take trains all the time when I'm in NYC and I like rail travel.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #18 October 19, 2005 I've only taken Amtrak from NYC to Boston. The train was a little old, a little slow, but it got me there on time and was a hell of a lot more comfortable than a bus. It was also loads easier than flying. If you want to see real trains, France & Japan have got it going on. I like trains. They're a very civilised way to travel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #19 October 19, 2005 I used to take Amtrak home from work all the time. It was really nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #20 October 20, 2005 QuoteQuoteTake the train. Let someone else drive hehehe, unless it's in ohio thenit could be me "driving" well sort of.......... oh wait i only work on freight trains.... no amtrak for me........ if it wer me i'd take the train.... the money sounds good and not having to drive is nice....... and i bet you have a bigger seatthan a plane, but then again how longis it to drive vs. taking the train....i know with the frieght trains around here it takes about 2 hours on a train compared to 40 minutes driving sometimes.... but pasenger trains don't get stoped that much... So if I catch the hobo express through Ohio then you might be the one in the front of that train... coolDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chizazz 0 #21 October 20, 2005 My brother took Amtrak from Ohio to Seattle. He really liked it. Said there were cars with recliners and shit and huuuge windows on the one he was on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #22 October 20, 2005 The only problem I have with amtrak is it costs more to go from NY to FL on amtrak than it does to fly on southwest... so which would you chooseDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #23 October 20, 2005 Hey Gia. I say we get a group to ride the train together and make a party of it Just imagine, a bunch of drunken skydivers on one little train . . . Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #24 October 20, 2005 QuoteHey Gia. I say we get a group to ride the train together and make a party of it Just imagine, a bunch of drunken skydivers on one little train . . . I knew there was a reason why I love you!!!! You are soooo damn smart That would be the bomb!!!! g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #25 October 20, 2005 QuoteSo if I catch the hobo express through Ohio then you might be the one in the front of that train yup, but let me know, i'd rather ya ride up in the locomotive (eventhoughi could get fired for doing that) than on some of those rail cars.... where you would have to ride can be freaking dangerous as hell... or atleast i can point out a good car to ride to shield ya from the rain and being seen to all: ridding a train other than in a passenger car ( or the locamotive) is very very dangerous! don't do it, you could easily die!!!!! ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
