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Amtrak & VIA Rail

Amtrak and VIA Rail are often-overlooked options for travel within the United States and Canada. What has been your experience riding the train and when do you recommend taking the train instead of the bus or plane?



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by luv_sunshine
 Feb 28 '01 For Overnight Trips, Choose a Sleeper
The only way to travel through the night and it is not as expensive as you may think.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Profilewriter
 Mar 20 '00 Auto Train Update
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by sliznyak2
 Nov 28 '00 Amtrak-a good alternative to driving
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by Robtran
 Aug 16 '00 The Seething, Spitting, Howling Nightmare That Is Amtrak Travel
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by YYvonne
 Sep 15 '00 The train was way off track
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by Profilewriter
 Mar 14 '00 Auto Train to Florida
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by djgeiger
 May 12 '00 Grandmother's House By Rail
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by Profilewriter
 Feb 05 '00 Trains beat Cars for Trips with Kids
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by jtown
 Feb 05 '01 Amtrak is fine if you have realistic expectations
Don't expect the Ritz at a Motel 6 price. Single travelers should stick to flying/driving long distances.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by radioguy
 Dec 14 '00 Amtrak -- Save Money, Spend Time, See the U.S.A.
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by readnbead
 Sep 15 '00 When you absolutely, positively have to be there...5 hours late?
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by renewal2
 Jul 11 '00 Amtrak, Really?
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by Profilewriter
 Feb 22 '00 Get a seat; tips for Northeast train travel
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by reive
 Aug 02 '00 The civilized way to travel
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by galileo365
 Jul 10 '00 I Rode A Choo-Choo!
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