Just made train reservations for the Dallas trip...Suggestions?

[YellowRubberDuckie]

I've never ridden the Am Trak...Anyone have any suggestions?!
Duckie

[Shakespeare]

1. Yup--sit back and enjoy the ride. I LOVE Amtrak.

It's a brazillion times more comfortable than air travel, the scenery's great, and you can get up and walk around at will. Where's your departure point?

[YellowRubberDuckie]

2. Oklahoma City...

It's a four hour trip to Ft Worth where we switch trains for an hour trip to Dallas.
Duckie

[ThoughtCriminal]

3. Coach or Sleeper?

Where are you departing from?

I've taken a few long Amtrak trips - knowing the length of the journey helps with advise.

Ah - just saw your previous post - OKC-Ft Worth

I have not been on this one, but as I recall, it's a small train.

Be prepared for the train to run late - they often do. I plan accordingly so it does not become a worry - If the train is running behind, I just look at it as bonus time on the rails.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

5. Coach, four hours.

I figure we can deal with coach for a four hour trip. Well, five, but we switch trains.
Duckie

[ThoughtCriminal]

7. See my updated post above

Best part about train travel. Meeting your fellow passengers. Trains are different from air travel these days - people are much more socialble. They converse, swap stories make friends.

[Gormy Cuss]

4. One thing that is very nice about the train is that you can get up and walk for a bit.

No "seatbelts on" sign, ever. There's usually a cafe car with snack food too. Sit back and enjoy the scenery.

You will need to show ID just like on a plane, but that's about the biggest hassle.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

6. Thank you!

We always keep our IDs with us, so that's not hard. I'll take lots of pictures and share with you once we get home!
Duckie

[Initech]

8. Amtrak is great. I take the Surfliner to San Diego all the time.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

11. If we ever get out that way, that sounds beautiful.

Thanks for the heads up!
Duckie

[Initech]

12. It is quite a nice train ride, I must say!

Goes from San Diego to San Luis Obispo and makes lots of beach stops.

[Catchawave]

9. Love the Amtrak....

I usually do the Norfolk-NYC run, about 9 hours if running on time. Just don't be in a hurry so you can relax and enjoy.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

10. This is vacation...

Long weekend, nice hotel, long dinners, drinks.
We're not driving at all that weekend, and I plan to stay tipsy. :evilgrin:
Duckie