Amtrak by USA Rail Pass - What We Thought About Our Trip

[@greeneggslamb9336]

Thank you!

[@Iamdogmom]

Thank you for making this video! I'm retiring in Feb and am planning a month of solo train travel from Maine to Florida. My stops will be DC, Charleston, Savannah, Va Beach, West Palm. . .still looking into other areas. Seems like it will take a month of planning, so much to look into. Can't wait!

[@TheSVOrion]

Glad it was helpful. We hope your trip comes together and that you have fun on the journey.

[@choochootrain7540]

Helpful tips, enjoyed your video of your honest review thank you! 😄

[@TheSVOrion]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tracy_O]

Look forward to watching more of your travels 😊

[@TheSVOrion]

Thanks. You never know what's down the road.

[@derekdestep40]

I watch the grounded life travel channel ally and Robb are amazing

[@derekdestep40]

Sometimes Amtrak offers a special on rail pass for $299

[@user-di2on5gl2d]

How often and when?

[@TheSVOrion]

The discounts on the USA Rail Pass are usually offered annually in Jan-Feb timeframe. That is when you will likely find the lowest prices.

[@Nomadicsilvertravels]

is there a good color coded map out there with all the routes to research which ones to plan?

[@TheSVOrion]

Yes. Look on the Amtrak site for a map of the national routes. Here's the link: www.amtrak.com/train-routes

[@derekdestep40]

Usually once a a year Amtrak has a special on rail pass

[@TheSVOrion]

Yes. We talk about that a little bit. We've seen it as low as $299, although this year's sale in January was $459.

[@derekdestep40]

Hopely next year $299

[@derekdestep40]

I want to visit all the MLB ball park by Amtrak

[@DiggingRob]

How expensive is the Amtrak meals

[@TheSVOrion]

For coach passengers, the costs are: $20 for breakfast. $25 for 2-course lunch. $45 for a 3-course dinner. $20 for all kids meals. The meals are included for sleeper car passengers.

[@KYONGEAGAN]

Rail Pass do you have an access to the Lounge, Magnolia room, etc??? I thought the Rail Pass is coach only.

[@TheSVOrion]

Amtrak Guest Rewards members that have enough points to earn Amtrak Select level have access to the lounges. Our travel over the last 15 months allowed us to get Amtrak Select and gave us access to the lounges.

[@lita4458]

Where would you suggest stopping early on the California train? Thank you.

[@BrianWeber-gt4ho]

Your segment in the roomette had meals incĺuded

[@TheSVOrion]

Yes. A roomette includes meals.

[@dvdosterloh]

499, was that for the entire trip, no matter how many stopss or per segment

[@TheSVOrion]

499 was for 10 segments. A segment is counted each time you board and get off a train. For example, NY to Chicago is one segment. Chicago to La Plata was one segment.