Ask for a seat on the left hand side of the train- that way you get to see the sea. We're from Uk and did the trip in August. Staying overnight in Seattle was quite expensive and the train was late in. Not a very pleasant walk to hotel - lots of drifters
You know, I pity the people that are in such a hurry that they don't take the time to just relax, it's all get on the plane and go. Amtrak is the way to go, no questions. I'm going to Disneyland in December of this year, and if I already didn't have these prepaid tickets (My last trip on the plane to SoCal fell through so I couldn't go on the trip and the tickets are reusable.), I would ride Amtrak.
Speaking of SAVING AMTRAK! Some of the Sleeper Cars on the Coast Starlight (Train #14) need drastic refurbishing... Money is always an issue, so why not move those cars down to the border of Mexico, and have the skilled Mexican upholsterers, refurbish the interiors..at a pittance of cost. Nothing like seeing the current ORANGE and GREEN combo in the FIRST CLASS? Deluxe Bedrooms!! YECCCK!
The Coast Starlight on Jun 17, 2007 from LAX to SEA was ACTUALLY 10 MINS EARLY !!!!!!! Maybe the fact that the CEO of Amtrak had his private car attached to the Coast Starlight had something to do with it??? They still need to upgrade the sleeper cars / dining cars etc. actually they need to mothball Amtrak trains and get up to speed like the Maglev train in Shanghai etc.
what do you mean "save amtrak"? is it going under? i sure hope not.
Surflliner458 3 years ago
Very hard core! Coast Starlight is like the train to ride.
CoastStarlight11 3 years ago
i'm from Australia and will be travelling on the Coast Starlight northward from LA. does anyone have any travel tips?
bgzooo 4 years ago
Ask for a seat on the left hand side of the train- that way you get to see the sea. We're from Uk and did the trip in August. Staying overnight in Seattle was quite expensive and the train was late in. Not a very pleasant walk to hotel - lots of drifters
1066pastor 4 years ago
You know, I pity the people that are in such a hurry that they don't take the time to just relax, it's all get on the plane and go. Amtrak is the way to go, no questions. I'm going to Disneyland in December of this year, and if I already didn't have these prepaid tickets (My last trip on the plane to SoCal fell through so I couldn't go on the trip and the tickets are reusable.), I would ride Amtrak.
mikokat 4 years ago
i couldnt hav said it better, and have fun on your trip
saveamtrak 4 years ago
Thanks!
mikokat 4 years ago
Natl. Lampoon's Vacation meets Amtrak! Great Slideshow!
mikokat 4 years ago
Speaking of SAVING AMTRAK! Some of the Sleeper Cars on the Coast Starlight (Train #14) need drastic refurbishing... Money is always an issue, so why not move those cars down to the border of Mexico, and have the skilled Mexican upholsterers, refurbish the interiors..at a pittance of cost. Nothing like seeing the current ORANGE and GREEN combo in the FIRST CLASS? Deluxe Bedrooms!! YECCCK!
kksd2 4 years ago
Unfortunatley this is true, the starlight needs to go through a makeover just like the empire builder which proved to be so succesful.
saveamtrak 4 years ago
I will be on the Coast Starlight from LA to Seattle 3rd week in June 2007! My 5th trip!
kksd2 4 years ago
wow, 5 times, kool...because i live in sacramento i have yet to travel the full route in one trip, i hope you have fun
saveamtrak 4 years ago
Was the train as delayed as all the write ups say?
lukatic000000 4 years ago
The Coast Starlight on Jun 17, 2007 from LAX to SEA was ACTUALLY 10 MINS EARLY !!!!!!! Maybe the fact that the CEO of Amtrak had his private car attached to the Coast Starlight had something to do with it??? They still need to upgrade the sleeper cars / dining cars etc. actually they need to mothball Amtrak trains and get up to speed like the Maglev train in Shanghai etc.
kksd2 4 years ago
The Coast Starlight has been relatively on time or even early since August 2007 because UP has begun to give Amtrak priority.
mikokat 4 years ago
it use to be...but no nearly as much anymore
saveamtrak 4 years ago
i just booked my trip from LA to Sacramento on the Strarlight
amtraktr 4 years ago
kool, i hope u hav a great time!
saveamtrak 4 years ago
sweet slide :)
helper4amtk 4 years ago
another great video...keep it up
amtraktr 5 years ago