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Amtrak & VIA Rail

Amtrak and VIA Rail are often-overlooked options for travel within the United States and Canada. What has been your experience riding the train and when do you recommend taking the train instead of the bus or plane?



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by laura2753
Aug 20 '09 Amtrak Southwest chief
STAY AWAY... read full review
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by reelectnoone
Jun 20 '08 Poor excuse for a rail road
No. Poor service, late trains, high cost. Long waits on the phone for help, if you can get any...Take a plane...rent a car but stay away from Amtrak.... read full review
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by railrookie
Jul 16 '06 Just A Nice Change!
Take the train! Do your homework if you are a "rail rookie". If you do this, you will LOVE it! Slow down and smell the roses!... read full review
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by ellisseason
Jan 06 '06 Amtrak's Auto Train
If you're driving it, I suggest riding the Auto-Train.... read full review
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by kansascloud
Oct 10 '05 Southwest Chief Adventure
Everyone should do this at least once. New Mexico is spectacular to visit and the Southwest Chief is a fun way to get there. ... read full review
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by kadatheron
Jan 11 '04 Amtrak Hell between Reno and San Francisco
In the west, the new equipment is nice. As noted in my essay, the service and organisation are absolutely godawful. Amtrak along the northeast corridor (Metroliner) is OK.... read full review
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by luv_sunshine
Aug 01 '01 California Zephyr: Amtrak's Finest Route
The California Zephyr is a SPECTACULAR train trip. Everyone should ride it, at least once.... read full review
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by luv_sunshine
Feb 28 '01 For Overnight Trips, Choose a Sleeper
The only way to travel through the night and it is not as expensive as you may think.... read full review
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by jtown
Feb 05 '01 Amtrak is fine if you have realistic expectations
Don't expect the Ritz at a Motel 6 price. Single travelers should stick to flying/driving long distances.... read full review
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by sweetsue_98
Dec 28 '00 I Would Rather Fly!
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by Kristy18
Dec 22 '00 there's no better way to travel
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by LRai
Dec 15 '00 Train or Plane...hmmmm
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by radioguy
Dec 14 '00 Amtrak -- Save Money, Spend Time, See the U.S.A.
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by hiphop101
Dec 14 '00 You won't mind the long ride...seriously.
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by kinneys
Dec 14 '00 Amtrak Cascades...
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