Amtrak Southwest Chief
Amtrak Southwest Chief
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lizzy s
1 ผลงาน
มี.ค. ค.ศ. 2024 • เดินทางคนเดียว
BATHROOMS DIRTY NO TOILET PAPER/THEY PICKED OUT YOUR SEAT YOU MAY NOT LIKE PERSON SITING WITH AND OR FOR A 2 DAY STRETCH STUCK WITH IT . I HAD A FOOT INJURY HAD REQUESTED CERTAIN SEATING W/ROOM /THE CONDUCTOR HAD AN ATTITUDE RIGHT AWAY STUCK SOMEONE WITH ME PLENTY OF SEATS OPEN VERY UNCOMFOTABLE I HAD TO SPEND THE REMAINDER OF MY TRIP SLEEPING IN THE OBSERVATION ROOM WITH NO DISCOUNTED OFFERS OR ACCOMADITNG FOR NEXT TRIP AND I COULDN'T AFFORD A SLEEPER AT THE RATE / I WOULD SUGGEST SLEEPER IF LONG DISTANCE AND OLDER PERSON / MEALS WERE GOOD IN THE DINING ROOM BUT A BIT PRICEY ; CAFE SHOULD OFFER A MORE WIDER ARRANGE OF CHEAPER MEALS
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Jacob L
1 ผลงาน
ก.ย. ค.ศ. 2024 • ครอบครัว
A father son trip from LA to Kansas City absolutely ruined by this Amtrak experience. The train was 4 hours late getting into LA, our “Roomette” was the size of a shoe box and stuffy as heck. Couldn’t get any sleep even trying the coach car. Gave up and around 3:30 am the train stopped and remained stop for 8 hours for a “ crew change”. Mind you the train had only traveled 120 miles at this point. Finally started moving again, a few more delays here and there and we got off at the nearest major city stop and gave up. I can see now why no one’s using trains for transportation any more
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Lizzy-in-Portsmouth
32 ผลงาน
ส.ค. ค.ศ. 2024 • เพื่อนๆ
Taking the train from Los Angeles to Chicago on Amtrak's Southwest Chief takes two days compared to 4 hours by plane but if you've got the time to spare, treat it as a mini-holiday, sit back and enjoy the journey.
I booked a roomette for myself and a friend some 8 months ahead of our travel dates. Amtrak prices are dynamic so the further you book in advance the better the price, and if you're flexible on your travel dates you might be able to book a bargain.
Tickets are charged as a base fare with a supplement for accommodation, our fares were $285 each plus a flat $331 for the roomette (i.e. the roomette supplement would've cost the same for a solo passenger.)
A roomette is a small, private compartment with two seats by day that convert into a bed a night with a second pull down down bunk above. The compartment is small but perfectly adequate for a solo traveller, a couple or two close friends. All meals are included and there is a shower compartment in the sleeper car.
We started our journey in Los Angeles and as sleeper passengers we had access to the Metropolitan Lounge in Union Station. The lounge has comfortable seating, soft drinks and snacks available and you can also check in your luggage and store the bag you'll be taking on the train with you for free. Passengers have no access to checked bags once aboard so make sure you've got all your essentials in your carry-on bag.
Our train didn't depart until 5.22pm so after checking out of our hotel we dropped our bag at the lounge and headed out for some lunch. I can highly recommend taking the short stroll over to Olvera St, a pedestrianised street with a market, food stalls, shops and restaurants all reflecting the area's Mexican heritage. We had an excellent lunch at El Paseo Inn, with the best guacamole, made at the table, that I've ever eaten.
We headed back to Union Station with about an hour to spare, we'd planned to have a drink in the bar at the station, which used to be the old communications office and still has the original individual telephone booths, but we were so full from lunch there just wasn't room! Union Station is a lovely building and worth spending a few minutes exploring if you have time. It was very nearly knocked down in the 1960s which would've been a real shame.
From the lounge we were taken directly to our sleeper car by golf buggy and handed into the care of our sleeper car attendant. She showed us to our roomette on the upper level and explained the train layout and safety procedures. I don't know why but I always find something special about being on the upper deck of a train, maybe it's because I'm from the UK and we don't have double decker trains?
Each sleeper car has a mix of roomettes and bedrooms spread across two levels. The upper deck is four ensuite bedrooms and ten roomettes with a toilet and a coffee/water station. The lower level is four roomettes, the family bedroom, the accessible bedroom, 3 further toilets and the communal shower room.
The shower room comes with a changing area, both are a good size and it's stocked with toiletries and towels. The shower itself was nice and hot with good water pressure and there's a handy seat if the train is moving around too much whilst you're trying to shower. You do have to walk through the compartment to get to the shower and I'd definitely recommend taking flip flops to shower in.
Throughout the journey the sleeper car attendant kept the shower and toilets very clean and well stocked, and made sure the water station was topped up and coffee was available each morning.
Our roomette had large seats facing each other with a fold down table in between. Storage is quite limited, there's a small closet that will just about fit two jackets, a coat hook and a small shelf. During the day you can fit a small bag under the seats but once they fold down to make the bed up that space is taken up by the mechanism. There's a luggage rack on the lower level where you can leave your bag so we left everything down there and just kept a small bag with our valuables with us in the roomette. There's a single power outlet for charging and controls for the lights and temperature. The power outlet is set in a panel with a lip so if you're using an adapter it might not fit (mine did but my friend's was too long) if it doesn't there are power outlets at the seats in the viewing car so you'll still be able to charge your electronics.
The attendant will make the bunks up for you at night, each comes with sheets, a blanket and two pillows, the bedding was soft and good quality and very comfortable. During the day all the bedding is stored on the folded up top bunk so it doesn't take up any space in the roomette.
The top bunk is smaller than the bottom and has limited headroom, there's a step to help you climb up to it. There are curtains on both the external and internal windows that have velcro fastenings. They're not particularly thick and the lights in the corridor stay on all night so it might be worth bringing an eye mask if the light will bother you.
The next car along from our sleeper was the dining car. For sleeper passengers all meals are included which for us for dinner on the first day, breakfast, lunch and dinner on the second and breakfast and lunch on the third. The dining car is open to coach passengers to buy meals at a set price, breakfast is $20, lunch $25 and dinner $45.
The dinner menu had a choice of 2 appetizers, 4 entrées and 2 desserts (if you're British that's 2 starters, 4 mains and 2 puddings!) One appetizer was vegetarian and one entrée was vegan but neither dessert was labelled as suitable for vegetarians or vegans. The choices were shrimp tempura or brie salad to start, chicken, steak, salmon or pasta for main course and chocolate cake or blueberry cheesecake for dessert. The children's menu had grilled cheese, mac 'n' cheese, beef hotdog or the same chicken dish as the main menu.
All meals included unlimited tea, coffee and soft drinks, with dinner also including a complimentary alcoholic beverage.
The meal portions were very generous, I didn't manage dessert on either evening on either evening on board! On the first night I chose the salmon and on the second I went for the famous Amtrak flat iron steak. It was very good, cooked just how I wanted and way better than I thought a steak on a train would be.
The dining car attendant will come round during the day and offer you a choice of sittings. Seating is in booths of four so you may be sat with other travellers if it's busy.
Lunch and breakfast are similarly very generous, the continental breakfast was huge with oatmeal, a large bowl of fruit, yoghurt and a croissant (plus sides including bacon or sausage if you want it.) Lunch is also by sitting but breakfast is free-seating. Again, the lunch portions are generous, I really enjoyed the grilled cheese sandwich, and lunch comes with dessert too, a brownie or butter cake (sometimes called ooey gooey butter cake, a first for me and absolutely delicious.) Tips aren't included and don't seem to be expected but most people seemed to leave a little something at the table.
On the other side of the dining car was the viewing lounge and this is possibly the best bit of the train. All seats face outward so you can just sit and enjoy the passing scenery and each seat has a power outlet. There are some seating booths at the after end and downstairs is the café car where you can buy sandwiches, snacks and drinks (both soft and alcoholic) and a small selection of hot meals like pizza, noodles and hotdogs. The café car and viewing lounge are open to all passengers. During the night the viewing lounge seats did seem to get taken up by coach passengers looking for somewhere better to sleep but during the day there was plenty of space.
The train makes several stops, some short ones simply to off- and on-load passengers and longer ones to allow smoking or fresh air breaks or to refuel the train. The conductor will announce what kind of break it is but don't wander too far because, like time and tide, Amtrak waits for no man!
All of the Amtrak staff we met were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make the trip enjoyable and fun.
We arrived into Chicago 3 hours late, but after a journey of 2885 miles I don't think that's bad going. Amtrak uses track owned by a freight company so freight trains take priority and small delays are not unusual. Amtrak advise you not to book tight onward connections just in case (if you miss an Amtrak connection they'll sort it out for you.)
So, is such a long trip by train worth it? If you need to be somewhere fast then no, you can fly from Los Angeles to Chicago in 4 hours for a similar price to the coach ticket. But if speed of travel is no longer a consideration then factoring in how much two nights' hotel accommodation would cost you, plus the cost of food and the fact that you're having a two day break and it's suddenly a lot better value.
For two people sharing a roomette the total cost was $901 for travel including two nights' accommodation and all meals plus coffee and bottled water. Had we travelled coach and bought all our meals in the dining car the cost would've been $750 and coach travel only would have been $570 (but you'd have to factor in either buying food in the café or bringing it with you.)
Personally I loved the journey, sharing a roomette meant my total for the trip was $450 (£375) which was pretty good value for travel, meals and a proper bed. I saw parts of America I've never seen before, met some interesting new people and had a chance to just relax and watch the world go by.
Sometimes, it's more about the journey than the destination.
I booked a roomette for myself and a friend some 8 months ahead of our travel dates. Amtrak prices are dynamic so the further you book in advance the better the price, and if you're flexible on your travel dates you might be able to book a bargain.
Tickets are charged as a base fare with a supplement for accommodation, our fares were $285 each plus a flat $331 for the roomette (i.e. the roomette supplement would've cost the same for a solo passenger.)
A roomette is a small, private compartment with two seats by day that convert into a bed a night with a second pull down down bunk above. The compartment is small but perfectly adequate for a solo traveller, a couple or two close friends. All meals are included and there is a shower compartment in the sleeper car.
We started our journey in Los Angeles and as sleeper passengers we had access to the Metropolitan Lounge in Union Station. The lounge has comfortable seating, soft drinks and snacks available and you can also check in your luggage and store the bag you'll be taking on the train with you for free. Passengers have no access to checked bags once aboard so make sure you've got all your essentials in your carry-on bag.
Our train didn't depart until 5.22pm so after checking out of our hotel we dropped our bag at the lounge and headed out for some lunch. I can highly recommend taking the short stroll over to Olvera St, a pedestrianised street with a market, food stalls, shops and restaurants all reflecting the area's Mexican heritage. We had an excellent lunch at El Paseo Inn, with the best guacamole, made at the table, that I've ever eaten.
We headed back to Union Station with about an hour to spare, we'd planned to have a drink in the bar at the station, which used to be the old communications office and still has the original individual telephone booths, but we were so full from lunch there just wasn't room! Union Station is a lovely building and worth spending a few minutes exploring if you have time. It was very nearly knocked down in the 1960s which would've been a real shame.
From the lounge we were taken directly to our sleeper car by golf buggy and handed into the care of our sleeper car attendant. She showed us to our roomette on the upper level and explained the train layout and safety procedures. I don't know why but I always find something special about being on the upper deck of a train, maybe it's because I'm from the UK and we don't have double decker trains?
Each sleeper car has a mix of roomettes and bedrooms spread across two levels. The upper deck is four ensuite bedrooms and ten roomettes with a toilet and a coffee/water station. The lower level is four roomettes, the family bedroom, the accessible bedroom, 3 further toilets and the communal shower room.
The shower room comes with a changing area, both are a good size and it's stocked with toiletries and towels. The shower itself was nice and hot with good water pressure and there's a handy seat if the train is moving around too much whilst you're trying to shower. You do have to walk through the compartment to get to the shower and I'd definitely recommend taking flip flops to shower in.
Throughout the journey the sleeper car attendant kept the shower and toilets very clean and well stocked, and made sure the water station was topped up and coffee was available each morning.
Our roomette had large seats facing each other with a fold down table in between. Storage is quite limited, there's a small closet that will just about fit two jackets, a coat hook and a small shelf. During the day you can fit a small bag under the seats but once they fold down to make the bed up that space is taken up by the mechanism. There's a luggage rack on the lower level where you can leave your bag so we left everything down there and just kept a small bag with our valuables with us in the roomette. There's a single power outlet for charging and controls for the lights and temperature. The power outlet is set in a panel with a lip so if you're using an adapter it might not fit (mine did but my friend's was too long) if it doesn't there are power outlets at the seats in the viewing car so you'll still be able to charge your electronics.
The attendant will make the bunks up for you at night, each comes with sheets, a blanket and two pillows, the bedding was soft and good quality and very comfortable. During the day all the bedding is stored on the folded up top bunk so it doesn't take up any space in the roomette.
The top bunk is smaller than the bottom and has limited headroom, there's a step to help you climb up to it. There are curtains on both the external and internal windows that have velcro fastenings. They're not particularly thick and the lights in the corridor stay on all night so it might be worth bringing an eye mask if the light will bother you.
The next car along from our sleeper was the dining car. For sleeper passengers all meals are included which for us for dinner on the first day, breakfast, lunch and dinner on the second and breakfast and lunch on the third. The dining car is open to coach passengers to buy meals at a set price, breakfast is $20, lunch $25 and dinner $45.
The dinner menu had a choice of 2 appetizers, 4 entrées and 2 desserts (if you're British that's 2 starters, 4 mains and 2 puddings!) One appetizer was vegetarian and one entrée was vegan but neither dessert was labelled as suitable for vegetarians or vegans. The choices were shrimp tempura or brie salad to start, chicken, steak, salmon or pasta for main course and chocolate cake or blueberry cheesecake for dessert. The children's menu had grilled cheese, mac 'n' cheese, beef hotdog or the same chicken dish as the main menu.
All meals included unlimited tea, coffee and soft drinks, with dinner also including a complimentary alcoholic beverage.
The meal portions were very generous, I didn't manage dessert on either evening on either evening on board! On the first night I chose the salmon and on the second I went for the famous Amtrak flat iron steak. It was very good, cooked just how I wanted and way better than I thought a steak on a train would be.
The dining car attendant will come round during the day and offer you a choice of sittings. Seating is in booths of four so you may be sat with other travellers if it's busy.
Lunch and breakfast are similarly very generous, the continental breakfast was huge with oatmeal, a large bowl of fruit, yoghurt and a croissant (plus sides including bacon or sausage if you want it.) Lunch is also by sitting but breakfast is free-seating. Again, the lunch portions are generous, I really enjoyed the grilled cheese sandwich, and lunch comes with dessert too, a brownie or butter cake (sometimes called ooey gooey butter cake, a first for me and absolutely delicious.) Tips aren't included and don't seem to be expected but most people seemed to leave a little something at the table.
On the other side of the dining car was the viewing lounge and this is possibly the best bit of the train. All seats face outward so you can just sit and enjoy the passing scenery and each seat has a power outlet. There are some seating booths at the after end and downstairs is the café car where you can buy sandwiches, snacks and drinks (both soft and alcoholic) and a small selection of hot meals like pizza, noodles and hotdogs. The café car and viewing lounge are open to all passengers. During the night the viewing lounge seats did seem to get taken up by coach passengers looking for somewhere better to sleep but during the day there was plenty of space.
The train makes several stops, some short ones simply to off- and on-load passengers and longer ones to allow smoking or fresh air breaks or to refuel the train. The conductor will announce what kind of break it is but don't wander too far because, like time and tide, Amtrak waits for no man!
All of the Amtrak staff we met were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make the trip enjoyable and fun.
We arrived into Chicago 3 hours late, but after a journey of 2885 miles I don't think that's bad going. Amtrak uses track owned by a freight company so freight trains take priority and small delays are not unusual. Amtrak advise you not to book tight onward connections just in case (if you miss an Amtrak connection they'll sort it out for you.)
So, is such a long trip by train worth it? If you need to be somewhere fast then no, you can fly from Los Angeles to Chicago in 4 hours for a similar price to the coach ticket. But if speed of travel is no longer a consideration then factoring in how much two nights' hotel accommodation would cost you, plus the cost of food and the fact that you're having a two day break and it's suddenly a lot better value.
For two people sharing a roomette the total cost was $901 for travel including two nights' accommodation and all meals plus coffee and bottled water. Had we travelled coach and bought all our meals in the dining car the cost would've been $750 and coach travel only would have been $570 (but you'd have to factor in either buying food in the café or bringing it with you.)
Personally I loved the journey, sharing a roomette meant my total for the trip was $450 (£375) which was pretty good value for travel, meals and a proper bed. I saw parts of America I've never seen before, met some interesting new people and had a chance to just relax and watch the world go by.
Sometimes, it's more about the journey than the destination.
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L2237DZjosephm
แฟรงก์เฟิร์ต, เยอรมนี13 ผลงาน
ส.ค. ค.ศ. 2024 • ครอบครัว
We took the Southwest Chief from Los Angeles to Chicago as part of West Coast vacation. With a family room, we slept soundly although there is a lot of motion on the rails during the night. With a cabin, meals are included. The dining is excellent, particularly the flatiron steak. A full breakfast and lunch are also on offer. We also spent a lot of time in the viewing car watching some of the amazing landscapes in New Mexico go by. The cabin steward took down and put up the beds, kept the room and toilets clean. Service quality is generally excellent. There were regular stops, during which we could stretch our legs on the station platform, and a half-hour break in Albuquerque.
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fredyt3
ลอสแอนเจลิส, แคลิฟอร์เนีย1,883 ผลงาน
ก.ค. ค.ศ. 2024 • เดินทางคนเดียว
Amtrak Southwest Chief. I recently completed this journey leaving from Los Angeles Union Station arriving at Chicago Union Station. The trek was outstanding and even though we were one hour late, it was not that big of a deal.
The service was excellent. The scenes were very nice. Had good conversation with people I had never met. Railing is not for everybody but if you are flexible and looking for an alternative way to travel, do not pass by the opportunity to explore the USA.
The route covered 8 states (California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Illinois). The journey covers two nights so if you budget can handle it grab a Roomette or Sleeper (Amtrak's first class). You can purchase at time of ticket but it is not cheap. If you're like me, you simply take your chances with the Upbid process. The only hangup is you are not notified if your bid is accepted until about 24 hours to travel. So flexibility is needed as well as willing to take a risk, otherwise your alternative is sleeping on your coach seat, which is comfortable.....but!!!!!
If your bid is accepted you have a place to sleep. Up to three meals per day (I did a total of six meals with a combination of breakfast, lunch and dinner) but more important restrooms and ability to shower. In the last two years I have been fortunate to experience eight Amtrak journey's.
Another important first class feature is having access to the Amtrak Metropolitan lounges, which are available in Los Angeles and Chicago. It's a nice place to relax and grab some snacks/refreshment adding to your travel experience. The Red Caps shuttle you to your train and handle your luggage (not checked-in).
The service was excellent. The scenes were very nice. Had good conversation with people I had never met. Railing is not for everybody but if you are flexible and looking for an alternative way to travel, do not pass by the opportunity to explore the USA.
The route covered 8 states (California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Illinois). The journey covers two nights so if you budget can handle it grab a Roomette or Sleeper (Amtrak's first class). You can purchase at time of ticket but it is not cheap. If you're like me, you simply take your chances with the Upbid process. The only hangup is you are not notified if your bid is accepted until about 24 hours to travel. So flexibility is needed as well as willing to take a risk, otherwise your alternative is sleeping on your coach seat, which is comfortable.....but!!!!!
If your bid is accepted you have a place to sleep. Up to three meals per day (I did a total of six meals with a combination of breakfast, lunch and dinner) but more important restrooms and ability to shower. In the last two years I have been fortunate to experience eight Amtrak journey's.
Another important first class feature is having access to the Amtrak Metropolitan lounges, which are available in Los Angeles and Chicago. It's a nice place to relax and grab some snacks/refreshment adding to your travel experience. The Red Caps shuttle you to your train and handle your luggage (not checked-in).
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Arlene C
9 ผลงาน
พ.ค. ค.ศ. 2024 • เดินทางคนเดียว
I was recovering from arthroscopic surgery 2 months prior and they accommodated me nicely in accessible seating coach which was close to the bathroom with oodles of leg room and wheelchair accessibility though I was not in a wheelchair. They ask everyone to quiet down and enforce it by 10:00 when the lights are dimmed, there is water that is clean and tasty that you can fill a water bottle or a cup with for free as well as bathrooms very close and the staff is friendly and helpful. If you're able to climb the stairs you can go up to an observation deck and have 180° Vista out the windows as well as above you then from the observation coach you can go down and get a reasonably priced hamburger or stromboli for around $8 and they have chips apple juice orange juice hot chocolate coffee. The staff is just simply amazing tender-hearted kind but also firm when it comes to the comfort of everyone. I cannot speak more highly of the terrific staff. If due to high winds or something unexpected there is a delay the train does its best and catches up to the time it is supposed to arrive. Passengers are friendly and polite. Clean and comfortable plus you can get up and stretch your legs anytime you want or need to. Especially Senior friendly
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Randa S
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มี.ค. ค.ศ. 2024 • คู่รัก
My husband and I took the Southwest Chief from Chicago to San Bernardino. Overall it was a great trip. Staff was excellent, food was good, scenery was amazing.
We booked a bedroom and it was very comfortable for two of us. I recommend sleeping with your head on the corridor end, not the window end, to minimize the train whistle noise. The sleeper car is hooked up right behind the engine which makes it quite loud. You might want some ear plugs.
Another trick: during the day we folded out the half of the couch closest to the window so I could curl up on it while my husband sat in the chair or stretched out on the couch. It worked great. Do not book a roomette....they are quite small and I would find them claustrophobic even if traveling alone. Virtually no room for two people to sit comfortably.
Some travelers complain about the pillows. We found them to be very comfortable. There two for each bunk. The top bunk is not suitable for anyone over 6'. The mattresses are very firm but the bedding is quite nice.
Some travelers complain about the shower/toilet combo. This did not bother us at all, the shower was good with plenty of hot water.
Loved being able to get room service for breakfast and lunch. You do have to share a table at dinner.
Yes, the Amtrak steak is as good as everyone raves. Unfortunately the chicken breast was dry and powdery :( Salads and desserts were excellent. Lunch and breakfast were excellent.
And yes, everyone says expect it to be late. Yup, it was late. But the plus side is we got to see some beautiful scenery during the day that we would have missed if we were on time.
There is room for two airline-sized roll-aboards in the bedroom. One fits on the shelf above the seat, the other fits under the seat. There is a tiny closet for two coats, plus a tiny cupboard by the sink for toiletries.
When the bottom bunk is folded completely out you cannot stand at the sink.
If you are two slender adults you can fit together on the bottom bunk. It is 3'6" wide.
We booked a bedroom and it was very comfortable for two of us. I recommend sleeping with your head on the corridor end, not the window end, to minimize the train whistle noise. The sleeper car is hooked up right behind the engine which makes it quite loud. You might want some ear plugs.
Another trick: during the day we folded out the half of the couch closest to the window so I could curl up on it while my husband sat in the chair or stretched out on the couch. It worked great. Do not book a roomette....they are quite small and I would find them claustrophobic even if traveling alone. Virtually no room for two people to sit comfortably.
Some travelers complain about the pillows. We found them to be very comfortable. There two for each bunk. The top bunk is not suitable for anyone over 6'. The mattresses are very firm but the bedding is quite nice.
Some travelers complain about the shower/toilet combo. This did not bother us at all, the shower was good with plenty of hot water.
Loved being able to get room service for breakfast and lunch. You do have to share a table at dinner.
Yes, the Amtrak steak is as good as everyone raves. Unfortunately the chicken breast was dry and powdery :( Salads and desserts were excellent. Lunch and breakfast were excellent.
And yes, everyone says expect it to be late. Yup, it was late. But the plus side is we got to see some beautiful scenery during the day that we would have missed if we were on time.
There is room for two airline-sized roll-aboards in the bedroom. One fits on the shelf above the seat, the other fits under the seat. There is a tiny closet for two coats, plus a tiny cupboard by the sink for toiletries.
When the bottom bunk is folded completely out you cannot stand at the sink.
If you are two slender adults you can fit together on the bottom bunk. It is 3'6" wide.
เขียนเมื่อ 13 มีนาคม ค.ศ. 2024
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John C
เซนต์หลุยส์ , มิสซูรี่21 ผลงาน
ม.ค. ค.ศ. 2024 • เดินทางคนเดียว
This was my fourth round trip West Coast Amtrak journey, two on the Empire Builder to Seattle, once to San Francisco on the California Zephyr, and now to Los Angeles on the Southwest Chief. Eight trips. I will speak generally here. Amtrak does a great job with customer service. On most journeys, I had a roomette. On two I had a bedroom, which has a bigger bed, toilet, shower, and sink. The bedroom is by far the better option, although it is usually twice as expensive as a roomette. All meals are included, and the food is very good. Each sleeper car has its own attendant, who provides customer service to that car's passengers if needed. There is always fresh coffee, bottled water, and orange juice, which are complimentary, in each sleeper car. Out of the three destinations, it is my opinion that the Empire Builder provides the best scenery, although the other two are very good in that respect. I have two complaints: 1) The coach passengers tend to hog the observation car all day and night, leaving scant room for anyone else. 2) These trains have no WiFi, so if your laptop or tablet is not connected to your network, you're out of luck for internet service. Otherwise, this, in my opinion, is the best way to travel. You can be as public or as private as you want, no driving, great "behind the scenes" scenery, you can drink, sleep, do whatever you want. Caveat: the sleeping, at least for me, was not great. The ride is a bit bumpy, and the train horn sounds continually, although, if you have a benevolent engineer, he will sound it more quietly than during the day.
เขียนเมื่อ 28 มกราคม ค.ศ. 2024
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David L
เวสต์เดสโมนส์, ไอโอวา193 ผลงาน
ส.ค. ค.ศ. 2023 • คู่รัก
We rode this train for 31 hours and 1659 miles from Flagstaff to Chicago and were satisfied with all that happened. The car attendant, Richard, even though he was quite busy at times was always pleasant and helpful. We had a bedroom and he made it up and kept us informed about upcoming items of importance. While on the train, we had five meals in the dining car. All were reasonably good and the dining car attendant was very efficient and friendly. The meals were good sized and good. We chose from a menu of about five options for each meal - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hopefully these are changed periodically. The train ride was enjoyable and stress free. If there is time, riding a train is much better than going by plane. The accommodations are much bigger, the food is substantially better, and the train personnel are more friendly. In this area, trains are way above planes! The trade off involves limited locations and longer travel times. Trains - a great way to travel.
เขียนเมื่อ 30 สิงหาคม ค.ศ. 2023
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Copper200
Stevensville, แคนาดา6 ผลงาน
พ.ค. ค.ศ. 2023
Third time on Amtrak using their roomette, except this time Amtrak placed the sleeping car right after the locomotive. in the past the sleeper car was in the rear.
The difference is the train horn blasting through the night can be easily heard when you are immediately behind the locomotive.
We found it strange that they set the train up this way. The four of us all had a restless night of sleep.
This review is directed at Amtrak for this specific trip, hopefully this is not the norm in their configuration.
Otherwise do enjoy any trip on Amtrak, it is quite the experience.
The difference is the train horn blasting through the night can be easily heard when you are immediately behind the locomotive.
We found it strange that they set the train up this way. The four of us all had a restless night of sleep.
This review is directed at Amtrak for this specific trip, hopefully this is not the norm in their configuration.
Otherwise do enjoy any trip on Amtrak, it is quite the experience.
เขียนเมื่อ 29 พฤษภาคม ค.ศ. 2023
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bearman
แคนซัสซิตี, มิสซูรี่
how long was your joureny and amtrak is a very nice company so you should try it again maybe it would be better next time
เขียนเมื่อ 26 กันยายน 2024
We have not ridden an Amtrak before, so forgive me if this seems dumb. We are boarding in Kingman which doesn't allow checked luggage. Where do we put our suitcase? I know it won't fit in our Roomette. T Y I
เขียนเมื่อ 7 กันยายน 2024
How does 2021 dining experience compare with 2019 experience?
เขียนเมื่อ 27 มิถุนายน 2021
In 2024 found food to be reasonably priced, tasty and at stops you can get off train, like Albuquerque, NM and Galesburg , IL, and have time to grab nice hot meals. Just be back when they tell you or the train goes on without you.
เขียนเมื่อ 8 กันยายน 2024
Hi,
We are riding southwest chief from Chicago to LA. Will there be no phone service from Chicago to LA. I know there is no wifi but can I still make phone calls, receive texts and go on the internet using my own data? I have TMOBILE. A little nervous about not having any connection for 2 days.
เขียนเมื่อ 7 มิถุนายน 2021
There will be phone connections all along the route. There will be some dead spots but service will return. Generally great service at station stops
เขียนเมื่อ 16 มิถุนายน 2021
Hello,
My wife and I (Linda from Melbourne, Australia) are planning a trip to the US in late 2022 into 2023 (6 months). We intend to travel around the states, using the Amtrak sleeper and roomettes when and where available.
Our first leg of the journey, will start from San Francisco (SF), and travel to Chicago, with stops at Salt Lake City (SLC) (4 days) and Omaha (4 days) then onto Chicago (5 days). Before we start our next leg of our travel, Chicago to Seattle with stops at St. Paul Minneapolis and East Glacier Park and so on around the US
The Amtrak website discusses USA Rail Pass but, is somewhat confusing
So, my question is;
Do we need to buy a USA Rail Pass, in conjunction with our train ticket or can we just buy train tickets for the journey we take e.g SF to SLC (roomette) and SCL to Omaha (roomette), Omaha to Chicago etc.
Regards
Glenn "Dusty" Miller
เขียนเมื่อ 12 มีนาคม 2020
I would very seriously opt for renting a car and driving. Get your international drivers license. Rent a nice vehicle. Stay at Airbnb's and have full control over your adventure. Amtrak is a nightmare. Not at all the romantic trip across America you might be anticipating.
เขียนเมื่อ 12 มีนาคม 2020
We are taking the Southwest Chief from Chicago to Flagstaff, AZ over NYE. A few questions as first time cross-country-train riders....
1. We can check luggage in Chicago but can also get everything onboard without checking luggage. Should we check it so we don't have to haul it, and if we do, I assume it can be pulled off at a station that doesn't offer baggage to be checked in at (Flagstaff)?
2. My mom has limited mobility but can walk (slowly). The train is only at the station for 6 minutes in Flagstaff. Should we make sure to get up before the station and have her waiting at the doors or at least down any stairs? Will we have any say in where we sit as far as which car? If we do, where would be best for limiting her steps to the cafe, dining, and observation car?
3. If the conductors assign you seats when you get on, will be be able to get our six all together since we are boarding at the origination station? How can we help make that happen?
Any advice you have would be most appreciated!!
Thanks!
Jackie Wililams
Northern IN
เขียนเมื่อ 17 ธันวาคม 2019
If you haven't already asked for a "lower level" coach seat for your Mom, you might ask. The views won't be as lovely, but if she has mobility issues, she might have a more enjoyable trip not having to climb the narrow stairs. There are only a limited number of lower level coach seats, so you'd have to buy those specific seats ahead of time - the luggage storage is just a few feet from those seats. Otherwise, you could store them yourself and travel upstairs. While I've never heard of theft of luggage, I'd recommend putting a nice lock on your bag, and even using a small "cable" type lock to connect 2 pieces together. If you're standing near the door when the train stops, be assured they will NOT leave before you get off. You should have no problems being seated together if you mention you'd like that. Try to be seated CLOSE to the departure doors in Chicago (arriving early, at least an hour ahead of time). If you're traveling with an elderly person, or one with mobility issues, the attendants at the train station will most likely allow you to go to the pre-boarding area before the general crows, thus ensuring you can get on early. It can be a LONG walk to your train car, so you can also ask for a Redcap ride. Then your Mom and you an ride from the doors right to your train car. A nice tip ($5-10) will be appreciated by the Redcap, a REALLY nice tip will get him to load your bags on to the train!! We always go sleeper class and make use of the very friendly Redcaps. I've traveled that route all the way Albuquerque a few times. It is absolutely stunning.......Enjoy!
เขียนเมื่อ 20 ธันวาคม 2019
I paid similar to that price for one in the bedroom and then added the extra person for a very cheap price (probably the same as travelling on an ordinary seat and in my case cheaper as it was a child as the 2nd passenger). You could phone Amtrak to check?
เขียนเมื่อ 10 ตุลาคม 2019
Hi, Would like to travel between Barstow CA and Lamy NM. For the scenic view and timings of the train should i take eastbound or westbound? We plan to fly one way. Other way will be on southwest chief. Thanks.
เขียนเมื่อ 3 สิงหาคม 2019
The difference for me would be related to time of arrival and departure and your personal sleeping pattern. You arrive in Barstow in the wee hours of the morning (going west). New Mexico in the afternoon going east, ok ... but you would be jumping on the train in the middle of the night in Barstow. Assuming you will have a sleeping compartment, if you are accustomed to early mornings go westward. If you are a late sleeper do the eastward route.
เขียนเมื่อ 4 สิงหาคม 2019
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