Anyone ever taken Amtrack cross Country?

[Whoson1st]

I'm thinking about a trip by train to Las Vegas from the East. Anyone here done this?
Hate flying and all it's hassles that I'm sure are out there today.

 

[jesse1111]

i'm scared to fly and once took a trip from chicago to ny. it took 20 hours each way and was about $160 round trip. i am not complaining because i don't fly just giving the facts of my trip.

 

[bigplay]

I once took an Amtrack from L.A. to Chicago. It was 52 hours. Lots of good scenery, but some boring too.
Made $80 on an 12 min. stop in Las Vegas. That was prob. the highlight LOL.

 

[wmublows]

If you have time, take the train. If you are in a hurry, fly. I do break test on the locomotives in Michigan and the train in NEVER on time. The run I work on is Chicago to Port Huron, MI. That is a rather short trip, about 8 hours and it is never on time. I'm talking hours behind schedule. Amtrak is famous for being late. Good luck.

 

[TUSKS]

The question should be, "has anyone ever taken Amtrack across country and survived."

 

[Whoson1st]

I prefer the train because:
A. My luggae stays with me.
B.My ears don't hurt for 2 days AFTER getting off a train.
C.I think, I can take my cell-phone on the train (may not work but I can take it)
D. I can get up and walk to go get a sandwitch or soft drink w/out tripping.
E. I don't feel like I'm choking if a 300lb gorilla sits nearby.
F.It's cheaper.

Downside----Takes Longer!

 

[coconutman]

That's a great idea. I think i might do that too. They better have a alcohol room where you can smoke or else.

 

[OKSOONER]

I travel by train at least 5 times a year and i also hate to fly. and it is a god send. Make sure you get a sleeping car with bed and also a dinning car as well as a snack car for evening munchies. See ya in L.V.!!

 

[coconutman]

Can i smoke pot on the train? Anywhere on the train?
Can i bring my own booze on the train? Can i buy booze on the train? Expensive?
Am i going to sit alone in my car?
How long would it take to travel from Chicago to L.V?

I really would like to get some feedback.

 

[rugby]

kalamazoo to pomona, CA and back about 15 years ago. What a freakin party!! I was old enough to drink and young enough to enjoy the trip. I would recommend it, but personally I only fly now.

Toodles.......Rugby