When
should you opt to make train your main model of
travel?
If
you don’t want to drive ,
don’t want a guided bus tour and prefer to
be independent, then train could be your thing. Last
year alone more than 24 million passengers travelled
on Amtrak on a 45 000 km rail network
Of
course rail does not have to be the only mode of
travel. You can very successfully combine train
and car with bus and guided tours quite easily.
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Of course rail does not have to be
the only mode of travel. You can very successfully
combine train and car with bus and guided tours
quite easily.
On trains you can relax whilst crossing deserts,
rivers and lakes in comfort watching the vista
forever a-changing. Enjoy meals, drinks at the
bar or even watch a movie. Trains are a charming
way to travel and a journey to be remembered -
especially if you take one of the spectacular trips
on the Rocky Mountaineer or what about a two day
trip through the Canadian Rockies to Calgary or
on the Skeena through snow-filled valleys starting
from Jasper. In the USA why not take one of the
most popular trips which is the Coast Starlight.
It travels between Seattle and Los Angeles and
you journey through mountains covered in snow,
valleys with towering trees, the Big Sur along
the Pacific shore or what about from coast to coast?
The Sunset Limited travels from Florida to California
and does not require you to change trains.
When you choose to travel by train in the USA
there are a myriad of highly recommended trips.
You will be sure to find some pass that will suit
your travels.
The passes are 'sectioned' off. You get a Western
Pass from the west coast to as far east as Chicago
and New Orleans; The Eastern Pass from the East
Coast as far west as Albuquerque, the Northeast
Pass cover from Virginia to up to Montreal and
to Niagra Falls. If you are only travelling in
ever-popular California, you can get a California
Pass which gives you 7 days of travel in a 21 day
period. Or if you have lots of time or lots of
terrain to cover, then consider the National/North
America Pass which covers all of the USA AND Canada
and valid for 30 consecutive days. Discounts are
offered for children under 15 and for seniors 62
or more year..
So
now let's get to the "Most Spectacular
Train Trip in the World" - the Rocky Mountaineer.
This two day, all daylight rail excursion between
Vancouver and Banff/Calgary or Vancouver and Jasper,
travelling either eastbound or westbound winds
through more than 1000 kms of breathtaking scenery.
The tour includes one night in a hotel at the midway
point, Kamloops. You get two classes of travel,
RedLeaf or GoldLeaf service which features panoramic
views from full length dome windows.
The
Whistler Mountaineer... a three and a half hour
journey from Vancouver to Whistler
delivering the unique blend of contrasts - cities
and old growth forests, bustling action and natural
serenity, deep valleys and snow-capped peaks, seascapes
and mountain views.... Priced from a low Canadian
$99 one way and half price for children under 12.
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Rail
Travel - Frequently Asked Questions
Here
you find questions and answers about Rail Travel
in USA and Canada.
Q: Do the trains have bedroom accommodation?
A: Yes, some trains have bedrooms which take 2
adults and some rooms can accommodate more eg.
the Superliner trains have Family bedrooms which
accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. Regular
bedrooms can be combined to create Bedroom Suites.
Q: Is sleeping accommodation included in my rail
pass?
A: The passes include regular Coach Class seating
- however you can purchase upgrades or sleeping
accommodation.
Q: What is included when we purchase sleeping
accommodation?
A: Viewliner Roomette offers a vanity and a toilet.
The shower and changing room is located at the
end of the car. The Superliner Roomette does not
have a toilet and these are located nearby. All
Sleeping car tickets include restaurant style dining
or meals in the privacy of your own compartment.
Q: Can I purchase my rail pass when I get to the
USA or Canada?
A: Passes do have to be purchased prior to arrival
in the USA.
Q: I want to travel in the USA and Canada. Is
there a pass that covers both areas?
A: Yes, the North America rail pass covers both
countries BUT the first sector of this pass must
be comleted on an Amtrak /USA sector.
Q: Which services are excluded from usage on my
rail pass?
A: Passes are not valid on the Acela Express (travel
from New York to Boston, Philadelphia, Washington
vice versa etc) or on the Metroliner (New York
to Washington, Philadelphia etc)..
Q: Do you have individual fares if I don't want
to purchase a pass?
A: Yes, just let us know from your starting point
and destination and we'll quote you a price.
Q: Can I take my bike on the train?
A: Yes, you can. Ask us for details.
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