My couson, her fiencee and their 2 children ages 6 and 13 are wanting to travel from North Carolina to Illinois to visit us for a few days. Does anyone know how to get a great deal on round trip train tickets? They want to stay for about a week. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! May GOD bless you and Yours!!
2006-08-20 12:58:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
I've always used Amtrak.com, they have last minute deals that can't be beat. Usually cheaper than any of the online travel sites like orbitz.com.
I had no problems getting my tickets.
2006-08-20 13:03:51 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Guided 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep in mind, you get a better deal when ordering 30 days or more in advance. And there used to be train passes too, which allowed you to get off and visit in 3 to 5 locations, only the dates have to be set, you can't easily change them.
2006-08-24 17:27:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find train tickets on line for most passenger lines, including Amtrak and commuter trains as well.I always try Amtrak first at http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak
To use it, you have to know the names of the train stations which you can look up in a list ie "Raleigh, NC (RGH)"Chicago - Union Station, IL (CHI)"
Check out: http://www.narprail.org/cms/index.php
The National Association of Rail Passengers which gives a 10% discount on Amtrak fares to members.
Here's something on North Carolina rail passenger service. http://www.cwrr.com/Amtrak/e_caroli.html
2006-08-20 13:30:54 · answer #3 · answered by pacha1944 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At your Home from Internet
or
from Nearest railway station..
2006-08-21 02:24:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe at a train station?
2006-08-20 13:03:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try hotwire.com.
2006-08-20 13:04:00 · answer #6 · answered by happybidz2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋