RRF/Provo option
#1
Posted 17 March 2014 - 05:54 PM
The Amtrak station in Provo is on the other side of the right-of-way (remember FrontRunner uses its own track separate from the UP track that Amtrak travels on), and about 1 block west. Tracks run east-west through downtown Provo.
At the current roomette rates, it would cost you an extra $45 to do this (PRO-RNO as opposed to SLC-RNO), plus the 6 bucks or so for the extra FrontRunner trip. If redeeming points it would cost no more on Amtrak as it's within the same western zone. Plus you would get an extra 45 miles towards our Amtrak tally. Coach fare on Amtrak PRO-SLC is $12.
I just wanted to throw this out there in case the extra sleep for anyone is worth the extra expense. You could be fast asleep already when the train does get to SLC and the rest of us are boarding. Plus doing this might be more appreciated if the train is running late.
Alternate itineary for Tuesday 7/15 only, showing the above: http://kevinkorell.c...tin/itinTUE.htm
Kevin Korell
OTOL Board Leader
Lakewood, NJ
#2
Posted 17 March 2014 - 06:19 PM
#3
Posted 17 March 2014 - 06:24 PM
Kevin Korell
OTOL Board Leader
Lakewood, NJ
#4
Posted 17 March 2014 - 07:11 PM
#5
Posted 17 March 2014 - 09:15 PM
Well now looking at the Provo train station amenities on Amtrak's site, there, um, aren't any. It is described as a platform with a shelter. No enclosed waiting area, and no rest rooms. You're on your own.
It is a city, but one that may bring the sidewalks in early. On the other hand, it's a college town (BYU) so perhaps things are open late.
This wouldn't be a good thing to do if there are no facilities IMHO. I looked at google maps satellite. Here is the link.
Amtrak Station-PRO
300 W 600 S, Provo, UT 84601
http://goo.gl/maps/s2Xa0
#6
Posted 19 March 2014 - 03:14 PM
Here is a report showing the actual PRO departures and SLC arrivals starting March 2 (the March 1 departure from CHI)
Date Dp PRO Ar SLC Min 03/02 12:25 AM 1:21 AM 56 03/03 10:11 PM 11:06 PM 55 03/04 1:53 AM 2:45 AM 52 03/05 9:55 PM 10:48 PM 53 03/06 9:32 PM 10:42 PM 70 03/07 10:25 PM 11:30 PM 65 03/08 9:48 PM 10:40 PM 52 03/09 10:55 PM 11:52 PM 57 03/10 9:28 PM 10:22 PM 54 03/11 10:40 PM 11:34 PM 54 03/12 9:31 PM 10:23 PM 52 03/13 9:26 PM 10:18 PM 52 03/14 9:49 PM 10:43 PM 54 03/15 9:26 PM 10:16 PM 50 03/16 9:26 PM 10:22 PM 56 03/17 9:28 PM 10:23 PM 55 03/18 10:48 PM 11:41 PM 53
#7
Posted 19 March 2014 - 04:51 PM
#8
Posted 19 March 2014 - 07:05 PM
Kevin Korell
OTOL Board Leader
Lakewood, NJ
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