Originally Posted by
3hearts
What would you do? Kids are teens/tweens. After 12 hours on a train we want to get to the hotel as quickly and efficiently as possible even if we have to pay a little extra for a cab.
Given this, I would get off the train at Jack London. Check the taxi line and see if there are any minivans/SUVs in there. If not, Uber SUV. Spend some extra bucks to get the five tired travelers in bed at a decent time. With this approach, you probably arrive at your hotel 90 or more minutes earlier than if you take the Amtrak bus.