My husband and I used to love Amtrak trips. The seats were roomy with lots of legroom to stretch out in. You can't be in any hurry with the train though. If something gets in it's way it has to stop, it can't just drive around something on the tracks. Sometimes that wait can be hours. The food wasn't too great so we just took a tote bag with snacks and stuff that didn't need refrigeration. We took books and handheld games and stuff to do when we got tired of looking at the scenery or it was dark outside. It was usually pretty well air conditioned so a sweater or jacket with a collar keeps you a little warmer. It isn't always easy to get up and walk around if you are going thru the mountains and around corners, you get thrown around alot, but it's manageable. I'm thinking about going to San Antonio to see a friend in October and I'd love to take the train, but, there are layovers that I wouldn't want by myself in case the train is late and doesn't make the connection. Hope this helps.
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