Additional information about the Sunset Limited train including my LOW Fare: Train has NO Wifi Train is categorized as a Long Distance route (generally larger coaches compared to Northeast Corridor) Train does NOT offer daily departure Meals are complimentary to sleeper car passengers; coach passengers can purchase the same meal in the dining car ($20 for breakfast, $25 for lunch, $45 for dinner at the time) Train's traditional dining menu & cafe menu link: www.amtrak.com/content/dam/projects/dotcom/english/public/documents/menus/routes/Long-Distance-Dining-Car-Menu-0823.pdf www.amtrak.com/content/dam/projects/dotcom/english/public/documents/menus/national/National-Cafe-Menu-0723.pdf I was able to secure a much lower fare than full price using Amtrak's Bidup program. I purchased my coach for $65 and made a bid for a roomette for an additional $215, which brought my total to $280. (I recall the full price was around $400) Do note, I was traveling during the winter season and some trains may sellout before even a single Bidup is considered during peak season!
Having to sit with others to eat, making small conversation about potentially touchy subjects (politics) is one of the main reasons why I always prefer going the roomette route, and eating in my room of course. Great video by the way.
It seems to manny that our country is becoming increasingly more divided as the days pass, between left/liberal and right/conservative. If that is the case, then it is only a matter of time until the two sided may have to separate.
Love your comments. You should have told that first gentleman you prefer to not talk politics. What a great dinner and that cheesecake is out of this world. You say what many others have said that so much scenery can be seen that you can't see from the plane.
I wanted to let you know how amazing your videos are. We used your videos in an Amtrak training class to see what it was like to travel. Keep up your hard work. Sending my love and energy!
Oh man! Lucky in a sense that Orlando Sunset Limited is a rare service that's now been out of service for 2 decades, but unlucky it was hours late both ways 🥲
If you would prefer a sure fire way to eat alone, you can ask your room attendant to deliver your meal to your room. Doing this actually is helpful because you are freeing dining room space for other riders
Bidup should be available on all Amtrak trains, provided that the train is not sold-out and there's enough time until departure! I'll link Amtrak's bidup page below! www.amtrak.com/bidup
@@SoloTravelSolTube Thanks for the link. I’ve watched several Amtrak videos and no one mentioned this. The one thing not described on their site: when you bid up, do you bid a price or is it automatic? Good info on your site, ❤️😎🐈⬛
I did the eastbound Sunset Limited last summer and enjoyed three meals between San Antonio and New Orleans. Coach from Austin to San Antonio with an overnight hotel a block from the station. It's a great trip!