Mary49 Posted February 22, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Has anybody ever taken a Am Trak train to New Orleans? Just wondering what it would be like to try it instead of flying...... Thanks for info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittybork Posted February 22, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I have not, but I'll bet the route would be beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellieanne Posted February 23, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I've taken the train to & from Tuscaloosa, AL. The scenery is not really all that great on that section of the route, and more often than bot the train is delayed, so do plan that into your travel schedule. My brother has taken the train to/from San Diego, and he says the scenery is okay, except for West Texas and parts of New Mexico where there is NOTHING out the windows. Again, he noticed that the train is late more often than it is on time. It's definitely an alternative to flying, but do make sure you have plenty of time to spare and be prepared in case there are problems on the tracks and your have to be bussed at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahysmith Posted March 8, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 8, 2017 We have taken the Amtrak from Memphis several times! It is fun! Especially if you get a private "Roomette". Meals are included so you don't worry about anything! I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveha0801 Posted March 13, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I'm planning on taking Amtrak from Atlanta to New Orleans in august Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolatravelgirl Posted March 13, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I wouldn't do it unless I had a lot of time to waste. I just did a quick dummy booking search and NYP to NOL is 30 hours. There is no way I would do that. Maybe if I lived somewhere relatively close such as ATL and MEM where the journey would be in the 8-10 hour range I might consider it. I know New York airport can be congested but it certainly wouldn't take 30 hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveha0801 Posted March 15, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I just booked a "roomette". If you are not sailing until after that I'll let you know how it is a 11 hour trip from Atlanta to New Orleans Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeko1 Posted April 9, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 9, 2017 there is no such thing as a bad train trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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