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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mr. Toy: [QB] Whether or not I would recommend Amtrak would depend on the needs of the traveler making the inquiry. It depends on the destination, the preferences of the person traveling, availability of various modes and relative costs. One real world example: A colleague who lives in Salinas was making several business trips to Sunriver resort in central Oregon. He would drive to San Francisco, park in long-term parking, fly to Portland, rent a car, and drive 4 hours to Sunriver. I suggested he take the Starlight from Salinas in the evening and sleep on the train. In the morning he could get off in Chemult, where he could take a one hour Thruway bus ride to the front door of Sunriver Lodge. He liked the sound of that. As far as I know, however, he never went back there, so he didn't have a chance to try it out. I generally don't recommend long distance trains for day trips. LDs are best suited to overnight trips in the 450-1000 mile range. Anything less and it's easier and cheaper to drive. Anything farther and the cost is significantly greater than flying, unless you go coach. But for the 450-1000 mile range, the train is faster than driving (no overnight motel stops), the price is competitive with flying, and the time factor is offset by sightseeing opportunities. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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