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Hey Reddit, I have an upcoming Amtrak journey next month and I am really excited about it. I would appreciate some input on my plans. After spending 2 years traveling across the continent in 2013 and 2014, I am returning to the US for the first time. During my previous journey, I explored mostly Canada and the northern parts of the US. This time, I have decided to take a southern route on Amtrak using the USA Rail Pass. Just like in 2013, I will begin my journey in New York. While the exact route is not completely finalized, I do have a rough plan for the schedule. The Rail Pass provides me with more flexibility, even though it costs $10 more than purchasing individual tickets. See the attached Image for Map and full itinerary.
Flight from BER (Germany) to JFK on Norse for a very good price of 284 euros. (8h55m)
New York Brooklyn, 4 Nights, Staying at friends place
Train to Philadelphia (1h25m)
Philadelphia, 3 Nights, Staying at Hostel
Train to Washington D.C. (1h55m)
Washington D.C., 3 Nights, Staying at Hostel
Train to Charlotte (9h24m overnight)
Charlotte, 4 Nights, Staying at Hostel
Train to Savannah (1h47m)
Savannah, 3 Nights, Staying at Hostel
Greyhound bus to Atlanta (4h30m)
Atlanta, 2 Nights, Staying at Hotel
Train to New Orleans (12h54m overnight)
New Orleans, 4 Nights, Staying at Hostel
Train to Houston (9h18m)
Houston, 2 Nights, Staying at Hotel
Train to Tucson (26h25m overnight)
From Tucson 6/7 night camping trip with Friend from AZ, driving with car to Monument Valley and Grand Canyon, drops me off at Flagstaff AZ.
Train to Los Angeles (11h22m)
Los Angeles, 2/3 Nights, Staying at hostel
Train/Bus to San Francisco (10h17m)
San Francisco, 5 Nights, Staying at hostel with probably a trip to Yosemite
Fly Back to Germany on Lufthansa direct but a whopping 539$
Budget:
499$ US Rail Pass for 30 days
823$ Flights
55$ Bus Tickets
115$ Fuel
800$ - 1000$ Accommodation
1500$ Daily expenses etc. roughly 40$ a day on a 37 day trip.
Total: 3792$ and 4000$ would be my absolute max total for this.
I really wanted to include Dallas in my plans, but the train connections in the southern region are quite inconvenient, resulting in either a significant detour or an excessively long bus ride. Having endured a 68-hour Greyhound bus journey from Toronto to Edmonton before, I am adamant about avoiding bus rides lasting more than 10 hours. However, I am truly passionate about trains, cities, and architecture, all of which I anticipate encountering abundantly on this journey.
Most of my itinerary is already booked, although I have yet to outline specific activities for each destination. I am contemplating whether a few days will be sufficient for places like Atlanta and Houston. Unfortunately, the USA Rail Pass is limited to a strict 30-day duration, meaning that from the moment I depart from New York, I have precisely 30 days to reach San Francisco in time for my return flight.
If you have any insights or inquiries regarding my plans, please feel free to ask. I intend to create a post detailing the specifics of how this journey unfolds once it is completed.
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