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標題: Amtrak Cascades: 34.50 to Portland [打印本頁]
作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2009-11-8 11:58     標題: Amtrak Cascades: 34.50 to Portland

http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/Co ... 20894/1237405732514

Sample one-way fares to and from Vancouver, BC include:
作者: 布小熊    時間: 2009-11-8 12:10

I think it's a cool deal! Last time I took the train down (few years ago) and didn't have the deal. You can arrange rental car pickup at the portland train station.
Any hotel recommendation?
作者: ACC-HE    時間: 2009-11-8 12:11

本帖最後由 ACC-HE 於 2009-11-8 13:26 編輯

MingPao Sat Magaine highlights:

- http://trimet.org/ (aka portland's translink, light rails with FREE zone)
- pearl district (aka yaletown)
- www.bay13restaurant.com
- www.powells.com
- www.rockbottom.com
- www.portlandchinesegarden.org
- www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com
- www.grapeescapetours.com
- http://vistahouse.com/
- www.mcmenamins.com
- Ecola State Park http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_188.php
- www.martinsgorgetours.com
- www.multnomahfallslodge.com
- www.bruncescandy.com
- www.tillamookcheese.com
- www.hubworldtravel.com
- www.morrisfireside.com
- www.hotelfifty.com
- www.markspencer.com
作者: its_visa    時間: 2009-11-8 12:44

my frd is going in Dec  !
作者: news    時間: 2009-11-9 09:44

good deal..can take the train down and then drive back
作者: myversa    時間: 2009-11-9 10:21

you can put car in the train?
作者: 快樂牛郎    時間: 2009-11-9 10:40

Black out on Thanksgiving

bummer
作者: pkphilip    時間: 2009-11-9 23:57

This makes Portland so much closer, just worked out the math with my gf... It's still cheaper to take train to Portland, and rent a vehicle to visit places like Woodburn and southern Oregon.

Philip
作者: jamabee    時間: 2009-11-10 12:19

how is it cheaper when it costs almost 90 per person just by train alone...
作者: 布小熊    時間: 2009-11-10 13:19

$34.50 x 2 x 1.11 = $76.59Cnd per person.
So compare gas cost to Portland, it depends on the milage of your car. I will leave it to some other lyk.

But from my memory, I won't say it will save you $ but it will save you enegry for the trip. Having fun touring around Portland at arrival (~3pm) is still possible if you take the train. But if you are the driver for the trip, I don't think he/she can manage to do much after such long drive. (IMO but may be cos I am not young and full of enegry any more)
作者: pkphilip    時間: 2009-11-11 01:01

I rather sleep in the cabin for 8 hours than driving 8+ hours down. My time, energy and ability for me to enjoy my trip worth the ticket price already.

If you take a look at the magazine that comes with Ming Pao, there is a tour company offer a great price for inclusive round trip train fare + hotel starting at $2xx. We went to Oregon during Aug and just hotel (motel to be precise) cost about the same!

This is definitely an option for those who don't like long driving trip.

布小熊 , you are still young... just that our cars are not quite comfy enough, and you know the road condition in US....

Philip



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