We've completed the first leg of our trip - from Boston to Birmingham AL. Amtrak trains are quite good and we enjoyed the 'cozy' roomette on the Crescent. The Dining car food was great and the cafe car surprisingly empty so we rode lots of time there. Boston to New York is quite scenic but NY to AL has TOO many trees to see anything!
Thanks to all who offered advice on the forum.
One more question..... does New Orleans have a taxi stand and do taxis meet the Crescent at 7:30pm?
(we were VERY surprised by the lack of facilities at Birmingham station - I'd hate to arrive there at night)
The one time I arrived on that train there were a few cabs and I got one right away. It was a weeknight in October 07 and the train was a little late IIRC almost 9pm.
Edit to add I will be there again arriving 4pm Oct 2 dep 1:45 pm Oct 3. Unless you are spending the better part of a week in Birmingham, you will be there first.
Edited by jacorbett70, 28 September 2009 - 07:10 PM.