Amtrak Lake Shore Limited
Aug 26, 09, 4:02 pm
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I really enjoyed this trip report! I'm going to be traveling by Amtrak from Los Angeles to Portland, OR in October so it's nice to have an idea of what it's like.
Aug 26, 09, 5:18 pm
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Originally Posted by CMK10
I really enjoyed this trip report! I'm going to be traveling by Amtrak from Los Angeles to Portland, OR in October so it's nice to have an idea of what it's like.
Aug 26, 09, 5:58 pm
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Originally Posted by Dan6681
Have you booked a roomette?
Aug 26, 09, 6:28 pm
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Originally Posted by CMK10
No, the full bedroom. I'm sharing it with my Father.
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Aug 27, 09, 1:35 pm
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Originally Posted by camsean
Thanks for a really nice trip report.
Can ask the approximate cost per person?
Can ask the approximate cost per person?
Aug 27, 09, 2:04 pm
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Originally Posted by Dan6681
It was $83.00 X 2 = $166.00 for the rail fare & $184.00 for the accomadation charge. Those are both the lowest fare buckets. It is my understanding that the rail fare always reverts to the lowest bucket when you add an accomadation, so I lucked out with the $184.00.
Aug 27, 09, 2:45 pm
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Originally Posted by Dan6681
Even better! Would you consider writing a trip report? I would love to hear your feedback on that route. I think you will have access to a private first class lounge/parlor on that train.
Aug 27, 09, 5:58 pm
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Originally Posted by UAX_Brasilia
Ahh...the "Late For Sure Limited"...
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