Originally Posted by Djudd
I recently had the bright idea to get some riding done in the Catskills and other places traveling via Amtrak. I read on the Amtrak website the drill begins with getting a box from Amtrak that the bike fits in...then, it seems off, you go. Has anyone traveled this way? can you give me some real world advice and/or anecdotes? This seems to be a great way to get around without driving!!!
thanks
I think it's a great idea but you have the wrong bike!!! I boarded with my bike inside the cabin. I had no box and didn't need one. What did I say to change Amtrak's mind?
Answer: I used a folding bike with a bag.
I use bicycles all the time traveling to great distances. I use full size bikes on the New York MTA or Long Island Railroad all the time. With Amtrak, I only use a folding bike because I'm not going to take the chance if the arriving train has a bike box or a baggage car. Should the train not have a bagage car, what are you going to do? Take a bus?
I think Amtrak is too restrictive when it comes to bicycles but it's their call.