Originally Posted by
NoControl
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My thoughts on the return trip is that I may have to book a flight and wait a while. Obviously, I really do not know when I'll reach Antelope Wells, so I'll have to see what I will be able to get once I get there, or on the way to El Paso.
That is my favorite part of Amtrak, getting a ticket on reasonably short notice usually does not cost that much more. The sleepers are likely all taken but coach seats are usually had for a reasonable price.
Airlines however see an opportunity to raise the price.