Why book your Amtrak trip with US?

Q. Do you know about Amtrak's routes?  Which are the fastest and most scenic with the best onboard services?  What kind of equipment is used on each route, and which connections work?

...... Amtrak has complex fares and discount schemes.  Amtrak's policy is not to offer a discount unless the traveler asks for it by name. Our policy -- if we can find a discount you qualify for, we'll use it!

Q. Would you like to fly one way and Amtrak another?

...... We will find the lowest air fare for you.

Q. Would you like to combine Amtrak with a Canadian rail journey?

...... We are Rail Travel Experts, and can put all the pieces together for you.

Q. Did you know that some Amtrak connections are not reliable, and you may be transferred to a bus for many dreary hours of your trip if your train is late?

...... We know which connections are dependable.

Q. Did you know that you might have a long walk in swaying railcars over rough track to the dining or lounge car?

...... We know which sleepers are close to lounge and dining services, and we always book you a room in these cars, if they are available.

Q. What if there are schedule changes or price reductions after you book your trip?

...... We will let you know, and can often save your money, or can eliminate the surprise of a missed train due to a schedule change by Amtrak.

Q. Do you want to rent a car at your destination?

...... We know which car rental agencies service Amtrak stations, and we can save you money by booking you with our exclusive Vacation.com 15% discount.

Q. Do you want to stay in a hotel near the Amtrak station?

...... We know how to find these hotels, we can get special low rates at most of them, and can let you know which hotels can pick you up when your train arrives.

Q. Are you uncomfortable with Amtrak wanting you to pay for your ticket within seven days of confirmation and then charging you a penalty if you change or cancel your reservation?

...... We can extend your payment deadline and give you time to fine-tune your plans before you need to commit large chunks of cash, instead of putting it immediately into Amtrak's hands.

Q. Are you disappointed that you cannot find the sleeping car space that you wanted for your tip?

...... Unlike Amtrak, we offer and exclusive Wait List Service, and very often are able to confirm that hard-to-find space that Amtrak cannot get for you.

Q. Do you have any special needs while traveling, such as special diets, or assistance at station stops?

...... We can arrange this for you at time of booking.

Q. Do you know which Amtrak stations have Club Acela or Metropolitan Lounges, where you, as a First Class passenger can check in for your train departure, avoiding long lines and crowds in the general waiting room?

...... We advise you when this special service applies to your station.

Q. Do you require tours or transfers at your destination?

...... We handle these details for you.

Q. Were you ever disappointed that you missed your train because your ticket was hard to read, and Amtrak didn't send you a detailed itinerary?

...... We send you lavishly detailed printouts of your travel plans before we issue your tickets, with nothing important left to chance.  We can send them to you by e-mail, fax, or US Postal Service.

Q. Do you really have time to point and click at the Amtrak web site for information or reservations, or do you have better things to do with your life?

...... Let us do the pointing and clicking for you, and let you get back to what's really important, like your career, your golf gem, or your kids or grand kids.

When would you like to travel?  To get started:

call Ted or Sylvia Blishak at 1 800 347-0645 or
e-mail Ted Blishak at

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