Natisse said:

They're okay, I guess. the seats are pretty comfortable and sometimes they have a movie for you to watch. for some reason, the greyhound that goes from NYC to New Bedford always shows 'Spanglish'

I hate the bathrooms.

I tend to get motion sick on the bus and like the train much better.

emm said:

I've always wanted to do this... I was planning it for on my way over to England lol but it never happened but THIS time I will MAKE it happen





ROAD TRIP!!!!!

JasmineFire said:

cool... yeah I hate the bathrooms too but if they're anything like other places they'll do regular stops I hope

thanks again

Natisse said:

Honey, you might want to read this. It's a little outdated but there's a link to get new prices and so forth.

Edited the link. It doesn't work. I'll check some other stuff for you.

New link: http://www.amtrak.com/ser...4&ssid=228

M
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[Edited 8/24/06 9:19am]

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

THANK YOU THANK YOU Miguel!! omg those prices are only a fraction more than the bus and that's the peak season!!!! and I'll be OFF PEAK which is even cheaper

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

i was checking that too.

here's the prices for the passes. depends on when you want to travel

http://tickets.amtrak.com...selectpass

for example unlimited 30-day travel between Sept 5, '06 and Dec 14, '06 is $395 USD. that's less than 200GBP. and that's for national travel, not just one area.

Natisse said:

i see you beat me to it.

one thing to remember is the train doesn't go EVERYWHERE..... but still, check into it. maybe with a combo of train and bus you can get everywhere you want to go.

fantasyislander said:

looks like if you needed to you could upgrade to a sleeping car for a night or two here and there.

great deal for international travellers for sure

Seeing the Colorado Rocky Mountains is a real treat.

fantasyislander said:

What Fantasyislander say is "Fact"!
I'll say it again "Don't let go of your bags"

Enjoy your wonderful trip Natisse.

Ok LA yes but don't forget the upper west coast and I am not talking about Portland Oregon either.

thank you again guys


I have another question,though. regarding train Vs Bus... in which mode of transport would I see more? I mean see more towns, more of everything. Trains are great, but sometimes it seems you don't catch quite as much because you rush by so quickly

I'm interested in the experience

knowing that, would people still recommend the train?

Natisse said:

on the train you get to see parts of the US that you don't see by road. the train from chicago to NY was really a beautiful ride..... depending on the route it goes you'll see mountain passes, rivers, beautiful countryside. only thing is, unless you have a scheduled stop you may only stop for a few minutes in most towns. however, if you have unlimited rail pass maybe you could stop in whichever towns you want then catch the next train on to the next.

Natisse said:

i'd say no...the bus by nature stops at smaller towns that trains zip by. you might stop in the town where they serve fried pigs brains

thanks fantasy and purplerein

sag10 said:

aww mama sag I would so love to see the mountains and also see you I really DO want to see Denver...

what I'm going to do is once I've got it all booked, organised etc I'm going to organise to meet people along the way...I'll post my itinerary and people can let me know if they'd like to meet up

I have already told you. You are NOT going back to Australia so stop it with the plans already!

ellieadore said:

any more input, guys? I'd love to hear from Americans in particular who have travelled before on either Amtrak or Greyhound... what do you recommend and why?

b.b.b.b.....bump and grind

...and again once more just in case

any more input guys? I'd really love your worth

Natisse said:

New York > DC >N.C. >to Ohio - To See Rock and Roll Hall of Fame> Chicago > MPLS > Arizona > Vegas / Grand Canyon > S.F. > L.A.

NATISSE... When is this trip, Would love to see you when you get to DC.
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CPP said:

ooooh you're good thank you!

it will be in late April/very early May... I'm really sorry to be blunt but I don't recognise your username I'm sorry

WHy is this still being debated?


Sheesh...


Here Nat:

If you don't stop with this nonsense, Dan I will expose florida for the nasty yucky place it is. You don't want me to do that.
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Imago said:

omg how long did it take you to do that?

CarrieMpls said:

Florida is filled with nothing but old people and alligator shit.

And Dan ain't old.

Imago said:

!!