Amtrak Lake Shore Limited Route Guide

[@theresa8697]

Serendipity! I am watching this on the Lake Shore Limited. Just left Chicago. Thanks 😊

[@sbeckas]

How was your experience?

[@theresa8697]

@@sbeckas Mostly fine. Sunrise near Cleveland was pretty. Train stayed on schedule. Bathrooms became quite unsanitary as we neared Boston.

[@sbeckas]

@@theresa8697 thanks for the update.

[@ironleader3169]

I took this route in mid march 2022, spectacular river views, terrible food and it was almost 6 hours late getting into Chicago. I will never take this route again until it has a dining car. I also did Chicago to NYC via the Cardinal, wonderful views but again, I would never take it again without a dining car. It broke down just outside of DC and it took almost five hours to get a new engine. Trains are wonderful, I love em, but they are unpredictable! The California Zephyr, the Coast Starlight and the Empire Builder have their problems but at least you have excellent food to mitigate the lateness, I rode all of those trains in March, 2022, as part of my 80th birthday gift to myself. My wife doesn't have the patience for trains, so this was an 8500 mile,16 day , solo trip. I agree about the Fairfield in NYC, it was perfect for my three days there. This is a wonderful site that gave me a lot of useful information. I have used their hotel recommendations and they all have been excellent!

[@mjb9176]

Thanks for sharing your solo trip experience. I am planning a solo trip myself traveling Emeryville to NYC, south maybe to Charlotte curving west to New Orleans, then west to LA, up the Coast Starlight to Portland and fly home...or something like that...still working on the route. I didn't realize there wasn't a dining car on this route.

[@jena6587]

I love the Lake Shore Limited. It passes through a block away from me. In Amherst, Ohio. I also took it to Chicago in 1989. I was 9 traveling to LA for my uncles wedding. ( My Mom hates to fly.) We took coach to Chicago (we picked up the train at about 4:30am) and had a layover in Chicago for like 6 hours before our next train to LA, California. I absolutely loved the trip and I would love to take my boys one day. ❤️

[@kmarshall9389]

We are leaving from Little Rock to go to New York next week! (You two certainly had a lot to do with this adventure! Thank you!)

[@zlatinkaquinones3733]

Happy weekend thank you so much for sharing great tips as usual

[@teresaramos1719]

And, your wife's voice is balsam for the soul..😊😘💗💖💝

[@michaelfrantz1940]

Great video with lots of good information. Thank you so much!

[@davidjackson7281]

Great video as always Ally & Rob. My one & only favorite travel couple. Thank you so much for all you do.

[@squalli1297]

Incredible video!! 40 years ago, Amtrak offered 3 overnight trains NY-Chicago: Lakeshore Ltd., Cardinal, & Broadway Ltd., each taking different routes & schedules. All but the Cardinal offered Slumbercoach cars for those travelling on a budget. Complimentary meals were not offered for sleeper car passengers until the '90's. The Cardinal was/is in my opinion, is the most scenic of Eastern trains although it still operates 3x's/wk. with the longest route. It will be great when all passengers will have access to Dining Cars again.

[@TrinityCourtStudios]

As an Amtrak employee, this is a fabulous video that shows how much storage space is available in the viewliner I sleepers!! I’ve been riding in those since I was little in 1996 when they were built.

[@rossm7071]

New subscriber and long time viewer. Thank you so much for your informative videos. Love seeing your Amtrak ones especially. I really appreciate this video as my kids and I are taking the Lake Shore Limited this summer. Can’t wait

[@samanthafordyce5795]

I took the Lakeshore Limited from Springfield to Chicago in 1991. It was wonderful then and looks to be much better now. It's a wonderful trip!!

[@teresaramos1719]

Awesome. Can't get enough of your videos. Wait always in anticipation for a new viewing.Thank you for your work..so appreciated .love love ❤️ you guys !!

[@claire2134]

Hey, thanks so much! I've already been on it once but taking it again soon. Appreciate it!

[@matthewhildebrandt1901]

I've taken the LSL from NYC to Chicago 3 times and always enjoyed it. I'm ready to take another trip from Seattle to NYC and see the new Moynihan Hall. Then, up to Maine since I haven't seen that part of the country. Last time we stayed in NYC, we stayed at the Hotel Pennsylvania across from Penn Station. It was cool, if you like a more historical, ghostly feel. LOL

[@AA_8184_1]

Such a great brief but really comprehensive overview. We’ll done as always!

[@stephanied.k.3589]

Thanks for video. My first Amtrak trip is coming up at the end of the month. If I love it I'll be back!

[@jmajette2]

My wife and I are booked on the Lake Shore Limited in just 12 days on August 3rd! We are in a Roomette in Car 4911, which I believe is on the right side of the train. So, no Hudson River view this time. This I believe is also a Viewliner I sleeper, so we will have the in-room commode! Like Rob, I always sleep in the "penthouse"! 😀

[@marjorieprintz2468]

Love you guys!(: i watch your Utube videos every morning So enjoyable with your informative and food reviews 😇plus the Amazing scenery💕

[@kailasawhill5924]

Taking this from CLE to Chicago in just a couple days! Excited!

[@GroundedLifeTravel]

Have a great trip

[@valeriecallaghan]

I just got back last week from a round trip Boston /Arkansas/Boston via LSL and Texas Eagle. I have done this several times now to visit one of my sons and I love it!. I always keep an eye out for you two just in case your traveling at the same time. Maybe one of these days! I have had great attendants on the sleeper cars. Great customer service!

[@wilder1642]

You have such great videos!!! So accurate, concise, detailed with excellent recommendations. I always feel we are travelling right along with you :) Thank you so much for bringing us along !!

[@nancypofahl4602]

You guys are great. Love you

[@elizabethsnyder5074]

Thank you for the hotel information!!

[@chrisbruce3164]

Great video! Your videos are alway packed with useful information that we need to know before making a decision. Thanks for all you do for us. ✨✅✨You’re Awesome!

[@cinemagirl5225]

Watching your channel from the Lakeshore Limited! Just tried the new Vegan Red Curry with meatless meatballs. It’s really good!

[@GroundedLifeTravel]

Awesome! That is new!

[@noodengr3three825]

I have ridden the Lakeshore Limited to or from my home east of Chicago to NYC 3 times since 2018. Fun ride. If west bound out of NYC be sure to sit on the left side for the best views going up the Hudson

[@BBQRando]

Welcome back to the 🇺🇲

[@kimmy1984]

Thanks for sharing

[@JeMy569]

That looks like a fun trip to take! The only down-side I saw were the ticket price & I noticed the headrest on the first part of the video, looked dirty. But the new seats looked very comfy & great. I also DID NOT like the idea of the commode being right beside the passenger seat! That might be a deal breaker for me… I know I’d rather ride a train than fly & my other train ride experiences have been wonderful… Thank you for the tour!

[@zlatinkaquinones3733]

Good observation I missed that I had to look again and yes they are pretty stained for that price

[@ronclark9724]

I prefer the Viewliner II sleepers without the toilet in the roomettes, and having two public restrooms at one end of the car across from the public shower...

[@aimeerogers4542]

I do love your train videos. But my favorites are your cruise videos. What will your next Cruise be and when?

[@clarkfam9292]

Rolling through Elkhart,IN!!!

[@SwabySean1]

I took the Amtrak last year from Penn station and I don't recognize it anymore. Moynihan Train Hall looks really nice.

[@paulnicholson1906]

It is a good improvement

[@Ilovemesomemj1]

I was supposed to take my first trip from Chicago to Los Angeles on the 23rd and that trip got cancelled that morning. I couldn't believe it. I was so sad. I'll try another trip later this year. I was so psyched, because you guys make train travel look like so much fun. I did fly into San Diego and took the train from San Diego to Los Angeles. It was nice, but I was looking forward to staying in a roommette. Thanks for the video

[@lakb45]

So sorry your train trip was cancelled with virtually no notice.

[@Ilovemesomemj1]

@@lakb45 thanks, I was so disappointed. It was crazy though because weird things were happening. First I got an email from Amtrak stating that the train was cancelled. That was 3 months after I booked the trip. That was a bogus message. Then I got a letter stating that I had jury duty, for that week. I had to get out of that, then that morning at 4:30 am stating that there was a fire on the route. I guess I just wasn't meant to take that trip.

[@suzywind8153]

I found that is one of the down sides of train travel, short cancellation notice as that happened to me mid trip and no alternate when connecting which could leave you stranded and having to find alternate travel ie plane.

[@Ilovemesomemj1]

@@suzywind8153 lol, tell me about it. I had to scramble for a plane directly to San Diego that morning. And the money that they refunded me was spent on 2 nights in a hotel. I'll try another time

[@Parkhopper1985]

Great video

[@GroundedLifeTravel]

Thank

[@suzywind8153]

Just took this Train from NY to Chicago. VIP lounge in NY was phenomenal. Was on wrong side of train in roomette. Staff was wonderful and extremely attentive. Roomette was not as clean as it could have been. I watched another train video and brought Lysol wipes which clearly provided evidence how much cleaning was missed. Dinner and breakfast were good. Used my own cell data and was able to watch TV on phone with no issues when scenery was not interesting. Was suppose to get a connection from Chicago to LA but train was cancelled. There was no alternative and had to book plane to complete trip to LA. Given we are in the 21st century would think there would be advance high speed rails to shorten cross country travel time, updated and significantly cleaner room. I may take Amtrak for trips 8 hours or less going forward. Will wait for country to get high speed rail and more modern rooms with all rooms including bathroom and shower facilities in place for all rooms before recommending cross country trip on train.

[@ironleader3169]

I was also on that very late train!

[@ronclark9724]

Unlike the airlines with multiple flights a day, Amtrak long distance trains are once a day, or trice weekly... I always recommend everyone book their Amtrak journeys to get to their destination a day early, if not two. Always plan a night's layover at any connecting city with another train like Chicago... Like the airlines, weather can delay trains and lead to cancellations... So be smart and plan accordingly...

[@suzywind8153]

@@ronclark9724 Good input to limit train travel as discussed.

[@Leahwaiguru]

Thanks for the great video, new subbie from Kenya. We welcome you guys to Kenya come and explore.

[@barbaram5214]

I really enjoy your videos. You two are such genuine people. I recently checked out your cruise channel, too. (I’ve never been on a cruise but I’m interested in the Celebrity Apex and was glad to see your review.)

[@katherinedraus9211]

I would love to take the Lake Short Limited from Boston to Chicago and then take the Empire Builder (I think) off to the West Coast. But that's next year's trip. Thanks for the video!

[@Petemonster62]

Katherine Drause - The Empire Builder goes from Chicago to Seattle.

[@katherinedraus9211]

@@Petemonster62 Thank you,

[@thomasstambaugh5181]

I did exactly that trip in mid-December of 2021 (last winter). It was a GREAT ride. Athough the Lakeshore has "flexible dining", it was still good food and served in the diner. I slept well, and the connection in Chicago from the Lakeshore to the Empire Builder was easy and convenient. The Empire Builder is a great ride as well.

[@chrisdobrowolski2783]

Also the Empire Builder also goes from Chicago to Portland depending which state you want to go to. The Empire Builder splits in Spokane going west.

[@thefareplayer2254]

The cafe car is on the Boston section, so it doesn’t become available until Albany. Therefore, if you’re in coach, just going for a Hudson-side seat at the outset is best. Roomette passengers on the non Hudson side can go to the dining car for dinner to get Hudson views.

[@ronclark9724]

Amtrak does something similar with the Empire Builder as well, west of Spokane the diner goes to Seattle while the Sightseeing Lounge/cafe goes to Portland...

[@lisass1969]

Really enjoyed the video. My best friend and I are planning a train trip in the spring to visit my sister in Chicago, but we are in WV, so we will be on the Cardinal. We are considering getting a roomette for the trip to Chicago, and coach on the way back, both to save some money and to get the experience. I have a small cooler that folds up, that you can freeze, so we can pack a lunch and not have to buy lunch on the train. I am excited to see Union Station. I have seen it many times in movies and in pictures. Is the lounge available after you arrive at your destination, or just while waiting for your train. We have some time to kill before we will be picked up. Not sure if we want to take the L with luggage, to take us closer to where my sister lives.

[@ronclark9724]

There are several restaurants at Union Station in Chicago anyway... You have to show a ticket to get inside the Metro Lounge...

[@bobwait3629]

Have travelled roundtrip a few times from Chicago to my Schenectady, NY hometown on the LSL. It's doable in coach, but I feel like a zombie after 15+ hours, including an overnight! One compromise is to fly in one direction and take the train in the other. Boarding mid-route in coach, you don't always get seat selection as you might like; the conductor basically says, "You're there."

[@nanabobana]

In 2006, doing the short run from Chicago to Toledo in coach, the conductor on the Capitol put me next to another woman in a mostly empty car. I really wanted to be alone and sleep so I just moved my little seat tag to the front seat across the aisle. Nobody said a word and I was able to sleep almost all the way home! :)

[@nanabobana]

Hello from Toledo! I took the LSL from Toledo to Chicago for a weekend in 2006 and caught the Capitol to come back. It was supposed to take about 5 hours so I just had seats. Both ways we were stalled for a couple of hours to wait for gaps in the freight traffic and the Capitol was by far the most comfortable to wait out the delay. I was motion sick on the way to Chi (the attendant in the cafe was great to me and offered me free 7Up and crackers to settle my stomach) but had no problem coming back, I slept most of the way and we got in at 3am, 2 hours late. I love your videos...you have made me really want to take more trains. This is the first video of yours that covered a ride somewhat familiar to me but you didn't mention the delays, which I gather are very frequent. Did you not get delayed or is that a personal choice not to give that info? Thanks!

[@pressley71]

I took the Lake Shore Limited from Boston to Chicago in March. To be honest, I was a little disappointed when I compared the route to some of the others I've taken on Amtrak. When you depart from Boston, you have to wait for the New York part of the train to meet up with you at Albany before you get to have dinner, as they have the Dining Car. The meals were still the reheated ones that were in use last year. Now, I would've been okay with this had I not got on the Empire Builder in Chicago and experienced Traditional Dining! Also, due to the timing of the route, the only Lake Shore I actually got see was literally on the outskirts of Chicago...and I saw that for all of around 15 minutes! The real kicker for me though was that we were so late getting into Chicago, I didn't have time to go to Beggars Pizza accross from Union Station to get me some Deep Dish! This is an essential part of my trip when I take Amtrak from one coast to the other!

[@ronclark9724]

Amtrak needs to pull the plug out of their butt and return to Traditional Dining on all of their sleeper train diners PDQ...

[@hellototheworld]

Thanks for sharing I would love to see the bedroom suite

[@cbooher1290]

Thanks so much for this information. My husband is wheelchair bound; anytime you can insert accessibility info it would be much appreciated.

[@thepinkyprincesspoetc.a.5767]

My Dad is too and I’m on crutches so wheelchair accessibility is so important.🌹🌷🌸🌺🌼🌻

[@ronclark9724]

Every Amtrak sleeper train has a handicap room in the sleeper car and handicap seating in the coach cars... Amtrak does desire to be notified of any handicap needs upon booking. While many of the stations have lifts, some of the smaller depots don't, but these lifts can be shifted around to handle notified bookings... Show up at the last second without notifying Amtrak, the lift may not be available... While the large stations are staffed, most of the small depots aren't staffed...

[@lakb45]

How great that you can avoid Penn Station! I found it super-confusing. But then I also find the Chicago Station confusing. Seems like in an airport, reading signs can get you from Point A to Point B. I haven’t found that to be true in a train station, but the problem is likely just me. On the plus side, employees have been very friendly and helpful in train stations, but I’m still usually lost! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Prodigious1One]

I really like the Moynihan Hall! Maybe I'll reserve a roomette and get to use the lounge in NYC.

[@juliehenderson1672]

Amtrak should offer shared kitchenette for non sleeper passengers.

[@ronclark9724]

Amtrak's coach have access to the cafe/lounge car, and will soon have access to the diner again... There is no need for a shared kitchenette, whatever that is...

[@frankieamsden7918]

Very informative video! I've been wanting to do this trip from Boston. How do you know when Amtrak is running the BOGO sale?

[@AmyQuick-sy4qv]

Have y'all traveled the New Orleans LA to Charlotte N.C.

[@kbyrdleroy]

I thought they did away with the commode in all the viewliners? Are some of them combined with the viewliner II cars on certain routes?

[@robadams5799]

I traveled from Chicago to Framingham, Massachusetts and back and then Chicago to Albany, New York on the Lake Shore Limited. In both cases it was to meet with a girl.

[@BillHamblinn]

Can you do a video about fall colors and what is the best train to ride in the northeast to see them? We are from New Orleans and are planning a trip for our 30th anniversary to that part of the country. Maybe the Vermonter?

[@ronclark9724]

Or the Ethan Allen, or the Maple Leaf... Your choice...

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

4:19 got to love those previous passenger head/hair oil stain on the seat. Hope those roomettes don’t smell like feet.😂

[@ronclark9724]

If smells bother you, bring some air freshener... Hang a tree on the coat hook...

[@theghostrainbow1864]

Is there a standard price list somewhere for ticket fares for roomettes and bedrooms? I know the price goes up as they sell and/or the dates get closer, but I'm wondering what the lowest possible price is, if that makes sense. I couldn't really figure it out so I just clicked through "Book Now" on the website and chose dates at random for my trip, and did this a million times until I found the lowest prices. I suppose I could call but would be nice to just know.

[@davidjackson7281]

Right on! I did the same. It's very awkward and time consuming. Not user friendly at all. Better fare search software is needed. They are spending a lot of money updating station kiosks but not online information. Also, rather than spending money on stations, engines and cars, spend more money on improved trackage so the travel times are shorter. That would improve ridership the most.

[@ronclark9724]

@@davidjackson7281 The tracks are mostly owned by the freight railroads who spend billions annually maintaining their tracks as they are presently. They have NO intentions of spending more so that Amtrak can go faster, they are happy doing the speed they are now... If Amtrak desires to go faster, Amtrak can spend trillions building new tracks on their own new right of ways... Money Amtrak does NOT have... You may ask why, because Congress knows that less than 2 percent of Americans have ever rode a Amtrak long distance train while over 80 percent have flown at least once, and 100 percent use the highways one way or another... Amtrak is a LOW priority...

[@davidjackson7281]

@@ronclark9724 I am quite aware of what you are saying, I worked for Southern Pacific. I live in California which is having an unsuccessful time building HSR. I agree with you regarding Amtrak and that less than 2% have ridden it LD. However, when it comes to money vs. ridership it's kind of the chicken and the egg story. I believe there are cost efficient ways to improve speeds. Merely improving trackage for speeds of 25 mph to 40-50 mph saves a lot of time.

[@davidjackson7281]

@@ronclark9724 You make some excellent points. Yes, new tracks need to be built to avoid freight traffic, such as upgrading from Class 4 (79 mph) to Class 6 (110 mph) and grade separated like Brightline (I'm a big fan) is doing in Florida. I favor "higher-speed" regional trains (125 mph max) up to 500 miles. After that fly. Funding is a big political issue. Regional improvements would cost hundreds of billions but not exaggerated trillions (not to make too fine of a point). Anyway, enough said for now on this endless debatable subject. I have enjoyed reading your replies. Thank you, David

[@jg90049]

In the 1950s, the New York Central was operating the 20th Century Limited on a 16-hr. overnight schedule on this route.

[@whatsname2649]

Have seen the bowl in the room before. 🙈 Bad idea! Room w bathroom is another story. Separate room w exhaust fan, hopefully. Understand that's an old room. They don't make them like that anymore. I hope.

[@carolmccartney7607]

I would love to see the route from Elyria OH to Martins Ferry WV on the Capitol Ltd. Do you have a video on that?

[@TheRealBicycleResurrector1]

Hi thanks for all the videos. I'm trying to get lots of answers for coach. Is it cold in the train in the summer as in air conditioning etc? You mentioned in atleast one video bring a cooler, but where would you put the cooler? Up at baggage or under the seat or over head etc. So many questions as a first time rider. Hope to hear back on this. Mine is a 2 level and I think you said those didn't have access to dining or food so what am I supposed to eat for the 28 hours or so? Again lots of questions. Thank you

[@GroundedLifeTravel]

I think it was meant like a small soft sided cooler, and you could just put it overhead. You'll have access to the cafe, which will sell hot and cold food.

[@TheRealBicycleResurrector1]

@@GroundedLifeTravel im worried ill get on there and my upper level car won't have access to the Cafe? Take meds with food so it's not like I can fast for 25 hours or the like. Don't leave bags un attended what happens in a bathroom emergency you can't just gather all your bags and take them all in the bathroom?

[@TheRealBicycleResurrector1]

I didn't leave my seat except for the bathroom. My bags were small enough to fit over head and my cooler bag under the seat in front of me and thermos in the seat pouch in front of me so I was fine

[@timpage5021]

@@TheRealBicycleResurrector1 did you have access to the dining car I mean is there food and drinks I can buy if I need a snack anytime?

[@TheRealBicycleResurrector1]

@timpage5021 I brought everything I needed. There may have been a mention of the chance to buy something from the cafe? Or other venue but honestly my first trip so I didn't leave my seat except to use the rest room

[@dank4055]

Do you know when they will resume business class on this route? It seems like bc is being discontinued on their long distance routes.

[@dancooper7012]

The last time I was on Amtrak the train had to stop due to a bunch of Sasquatch blocking the tracks!

[@daisyswimmer7728]

Is the Super Liner older than the car you were in?

[@juliehenderson1672]

There should be a single roomette with me a single rate.

[@johna9642]

Hi Rob and Allie, Will be in LA on the SW Chief and the Lake Shore into Penn Sta. this coming October. I’ve take the Lake Shore before and it’s an interesting and scenic ride. A bit off topic. Do you have any info or experience with VIA Rail. Specifically the Canadian from Vancouver to Toronto. Thanks

[@ronclark9724]

I have book the Canadian for this coming autumn season.... Another train will soon be stricken off my bucket list....

[@johna9642]

@@ronclark9724 Looking forward to hearing about your trip

[@chrisdobrowolski2783]

@@ronclark9724 Make sure you have all the requirements for Canada which is a few items. One Canada item you fill out 72 hours before your trip.

[@RashidHussain007]

nice video

[@arifuddin9218]

I saw you on a train which I traveled on may 8th from Fullerton to Chicago. I had horrible experience late train to failar of engine I will never believe any one who said train is great

[@ronclark9724]

I have had engine problems with cruise ships and flights cancelled for engine problems too. It is what it is. Amtrak is in the process of buying a new fleet of locomotives, the current Genesis locomotive fleet is twenty years plus old...

[@arifuddin9218]

@@ronclark9724 yes during Colorado stretch it did twice and they needed to shut off the engine than start with new set of testing of breaks it was annoying and cause train to be late 5 hours to final destination Chicago and from Chicago to Washington again late because they don't own tracks so freight trains has right to pass first at one point our train has reverse several miles back and wait for freight trains to go first .I wish they should do something if you're having to make connections two major station Washington and Chicago I change the train at the platform train to train.

[@stevenroshni1228]

Is there a vent given there is a toilet?

[@brendawynkoop1735]

The prices you quote are per person correct.

[@chrisdobrowolski2783]

No total for 2 peoeple one-way They usually get the way ahead of time so they are cheaper than. Also they have guest reward points for Amtrak too.

[@gjkmiami]

I love your Amtrak videos, but y’all need a better quality microphone because I couldn’t understand most of the audio in this vid because it was very muffled.

[@victoriadecaroli802]

Can i go boston to Buffalo with de Lake Shore Limited?

[@GroundedLifeTravel]

Yes you can!

[@victoriadecaroli802]

@@GroundedLifeTravel thank you! Im travelling to Manhattan in jule 2023. And i want to to Filadelfia, Washington, Boston and Niagara Falls on my own. So im watching all your videos. Im from Argentina so im sorry for any mistakes

[@StarFighters76]

I used the L.S.L. going from Chicago to NYC, and it was pretty enjoyable. Was able to see the Catskill Mountains as well as the Canada border, albeit from a distance. I'd say the only complaint I have is when it came to arriving in the NYC area. You don't get to see a view of the city at all, as you are going "through it" practically, which annoyed me. I was hoping to get a view of NYC as we were coming honestly.

[@ronclark9724]

Unfortunately the tracks leading to Penn Station are underground... That is Manhattan...

[@richardestes4259]

Can I go from Orlando to New Orleans and bypass Atlanta?

[@nataliajimenez1870]

Unfortunately there's no direct passenger rail connection between NOLA and Florida since Katrina. There used to be a train that went from Los Angeles to Miami, but now the train just goes between LA and NOLA

[@richardestes4259]

@@nataliajimenez1870 look up the Gulf Wind

[@derekdestep40]

I like privacy when doing my business from

[@whatsname2649]

I like your videos w one criticism. Your not crystal clear on some things. I'm a stickler for details. I don't like surprises. $538. for roomette. Total? or plus coach fare for 2? VERY important. More detail!

[@juliehenderson1672]

$10 for pasta and meatballs, salad and bread. Amtrak charges way too much for meals and accomodations.

[@mariegarside8830]

Pasta and meatballs with salad and bread costs $10 - $12 at most diners.

[@ronclark9724]

This also includes a drink too. Some restaurants are charging over $3 just for a drink...

[@alicehb1606]

Too bad there’s all that roomy space in upper bunk and great window, I’ll be on the top. Please tell me I’m wrong but isn’t all the good stuff to see going by while you’re sleeping (speaking of going from Boston to Chicago).

[@michaellongstaff4624]

In June 2018 travelled from Albany to Chicago on LSL. Started to get dark somewhere along the Mohawk River and woke up around Toledo so missed Lakes Erie and Ontario so yes the name of the train is a bit misleading from what you can actually see but still was a great trip as part of a coast to coast train ride. Greetings from the UK.

[@encoremultimedia3511]

As a video production professional for almost 50 years, may I suggest you add some music to your video. Have it under you as you speak and bring it up in volume when you're just showing video with no commentary. Try Epidemic Sound for good choice at a reasonable cost. Nicely done otherwise.

[@vijgai3]

Even if I am alone I wouldn't use that toilet in the room.

[@rantybaby1327]

Do y'all know of a disabled person who travels by train? 🤔🤔 (Preferably someone who uses a motorized scooter.) 😉😉

[@ronclark9724]

Yes... And I book a handicap sleeper room every time, whether Viewliner or Superliner... Amtrak is better than flying...

[@rantybaby1327]

@@ronclark9724, Do you post on YT and do you travel alone? 🤔🤔

[@lisalowery4849]

That dirty head spot on the bigger seat is pretty gross.

[@davidjackson7281]

Right on! At least the penthouse headroom is much better vs. the Superliner coffin.

[@hopealexander7849]

They really should put more effort into deep cleaning or refurbishing the older roomettes if they plan to keep them in rotation.

[@davidjackson7281]

@@hopealexander7849 You betcha sweet bippy. One could only "Hope". Apparently, during covid they laid (layed?) off a lot of employees and are now trying to restaff. But 1st they had to fill personnel positions in order to perform the hiring process. Sad but true. What do they say? It's the journey not the destination.

[@ronclark9724]

Ask the porter for a new cloth, or bring one aboard yourself... People do wear all kinds of hair conditionings that smear on the chair's fabrics... These fabrics are several years old being used daily... What did you expect, a new chair just for you?

[@ronclark9724]

@@davidjackson7281 Many of those furloughed found other jobs... It is what it is...

[@robadams5799]

9:25 - I guess he's one of those people who feels that he has to have the water running continuously while he brushes his teeth. Wasteful, wasteful.

[@scottsheehan1596]

i have taken the Lake Shore a half doz times.most boring of all Amtrak routes

[@sbeckas]

Why is it boring for you? I am considering this train.

[@scottsheehan1596]

@@sbeckas compared to other Amtrak trains,i just found it boring.scenery,stopping at Albany for a long time.empire builder,southwest chief and others much more interesting.just me,others might have loved it.good luck if you try it.

[@sbeckas]

@@scottsheehan1596 thanks for expanding your feedback.