Triley-UR A BLESSING! I don't mind the hr long bus ride b/c I am a traveler who loves to "see as much as I can see."
You're quite welcome.
I love traveling and seeing as much as I can as well, but I suppose just because I've had several bad dealings with Greyhound, I stop and think all long distance bus companies will be like them.
But like I said, if the schedule works out well for you, or if you've got nothing better to do, definitely take the bus to New York. I can't say that I haven't been guilty of mixing a bus and rail trip together, when I could have just taken one straight to my destination, just because I could.
the_traveler: give thanx. I'm going to try & find out about this (the hotel said that there wasn't a shuttle. Is there a fee for this?
The cost isn't listed on Amtrak website, nor on the website of the company who operates the shuttle (A Airline Express Limousine and Car Service, Inc). So likely the only way for anyone to know the cost, is if they've called them, or taken the shuttle themselves. Seeing as it's only about a 30 minute trip by car, I can't imagine the cost to be too outrageous. But then again, most limo and car rental companies that I've seen charge per full hour, and I don't know if they would be the same.
Celebrate new service with this limited-time offer - 25% off all travel to and from Vancouver, B.C.!
In celebration of the new Amtrak Cascades second train service to Vancouver, B.C. Amtrak is offering 25% off already low Coach fares when you travel to and from Vancouver, BC. Take the first-ever direct train service between Portland and Vancouver, BC, or hop on the second daily train between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Book by December 31, 2009 and travel by January 31, 2010 and you'll save on your Canadian getaway.
Sample one-way fares to and from Vancouver, BC are as low as:
Valid for sale October 9, 2009 - December 31, 2009.
Valid for travel October 12, 2009 - January 31, 2010 on the 500 series Cascades service; not valid on Thruways.
Travel must take place between Vancouver, BC and Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Everett, Edmonds, Seattle, Tukwila, Tacoma, Olympia-Lacey, Centralia, Kelso-Longview, Vancouver or Portland.
Reservations must be made at least three days prior to travel date.
Valid for 25 percent off Coach rail fare. Upgrade to Business class is allowed upon payment of full applicable accommodation fee.
Up to 2 children ages 2-15 may accompany each adult at half the discounted adult rail fare.
Seating is limited, seats may not be available on all trains at all times.
Blackout dates:
- November 24 - 25, 2009
- November 28 - 30, 2009
- December 17 - 23, 2009
- December 26 - 30, 2009
- January 3 - 4, 2010
Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice.
Subject to any restrictions, blackouts and refund rules that apply to the type of fare purchased and upon which the discount is based.
Once travel has begun, no changes to the itinerary are permitted.
Other restrictions may apply.
No code is required for this offer, but as noted seats may or may not be limited.
Celebrate new service with this limited-time offer - 25% off all travel to and from Vancouver, B.C.!
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Valid for travel October 12, 2009 - January 31, 2010 on the 500 series Cascades service; not valid on Thruways.
Just pointing out that the press release contains conflicting information. The top portion says they are offering 25% off on all travel to and from Vancouver, BC. Later, it says the discount is not valid on Thruway buses...which comprise 2/3rd's of the daily departures on this segment. So which is it? I did some dummy bookings and found that the Thruway exclusion is indeed correct.
Amtrak needs to clean up that headline because it's pretty misleading, IMHO.
November 2 - December 19, 2009. Those are the days for a rare opportunity. You are already registered for the Double Days fall promotion to earn double the Amtrak Guest RewardsŪ points on all travel, on all routes, now through December 19, 2009. Plus, starting November 2, all bonus points earned from the Double Days promotion will count toward Select status. And of course, once you reach Select tier status, the points multiply again, with a 25% bonus on points earned on AmtrakŪ travel. Plus, there are all the benefits that come at this special tier.
