Amtrak to San Diego
#1
Posted 02 November 2005 - 09:05 PM
#2
Posted 03 November 2005 - 06:23 PM
If anyone has any tips on the trains I will be taking I sure could use them. Southwest Chief and the California Zephyer but not too sure on the San Diego to Frisco part of the trip, have not seen the actual travel plans yet from my agent.My first post so don't shoot the newbie:-)
I am going from Cincinnati OH to Chicago to LA to San Diego by Amtrak and will only be in San Diego for two days,Feb. 4th and 5th...any suggestions on what to see in only two days,my travel companion is limited on how much she can walk so I am looking for as much bang for the buck I can get.We will be staying in the Gaslight district. Any tours or web sites I might hit? Wish I had more time.
Just to make you jealous we then go to Frisco then to Chicago back to Cincinnati, all by Amtrak. Thanks for any input.
Bill
I will be leaving my face print on the windows I am sure,will have my scanner,thanks to this site I will have the frequencies. I admit I am excited about this trip, it will be my first out and back rail vacation,vs rail one way and airline the other. Thanks.
#3
Posted 05 November 2005 - 07:51 PM
What sort of things do you like to do? Here's some random ideas.
-Ride the San Diego Trolley. I suggest you take the Blue Line from downtown to Old Town (which you might wish to look at too), then the Green Line from Old Town to it's intersection with the Orange Line at the Grossmont Transit Center in the eastern suburb of La Mesa, then the Orange Line back to downtown. Allow at least 2 hours for riding the Trolley (LRVs actually). See: http://www.sdcommute...olley/Index.asp Also see: http://www.oldtownsandiego.org/
-The World Famous San Diego Zoo is a short bus ride (MTA) from the Gaslamp District (catch the #7 bus on Broadway eastbound). Allow at least 4 hours to see the Zoo, including the 40 minute bus tour in the Zoo (wheel chairs available also). See: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/ Contact me directly (you have my e-mail) if interested in a couple of Passes to the Zoo.
- Sea World. Take the Blue Line Trolley to Old Town as above, then the #9 MTA Bus. Allow at least 4 hours for Sea World. See: http://www.seaworld....ca/default.aspx
- If interested in setting foot in Mexico (which I don't actually recommend; I live close to the border and never go there), you can take the Blue Line Trolley south to San Ysidro, then walk across the border. Allow 45 minutes each way on the Trolley.
There are many other attractions in San Diego and the immediate area, so let me know what is of most interest to you and I'll provide more info. And do contact me if you are interested in a "tour guide" part of the time.
Enjoy your trip!
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#4
Posted 06 November 2005 - 03:52 PM
Edited by Bill, 06 November 2005 - 04:10 PM.
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Posted 01 December 2005 - 07:23 PM
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Posted 02 December 2005 - 03:09 PM
#7
Posted 23 December 2005 - 06:09 PM
Then my wife and I were rudely awaken by a local cop at I belive it was Ft.Madison,he started going thru our luggage,(we were in first class)6 in the morning,we are not exactly dressed at that time,saw him taking several bags off the train with him. The crew did not have an idea as to what what was going on.
Contacted our lawyer and it seems a cop can come into your sleeper, take any bag that is not taged properly and haul it out and not tell the train crew that they were there.
My first post and I will use it to question your lawyer's impression of what local police can and can't do. The constitution prohibits unlawful searches and seizures. As a general rule, a warrant or consent is required to search your person or a place where you have an expectation of privacy. I would argue strongly that Amtrak passengers have an expectation of privacy in their sleeping compartments.
As far as the luggage, I believe the cops need a warrant to search the luggage. They also need probable cause to search. Unless you consent to a seach.
Martha
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Posted 25 December 2005 - 05:25 PM
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Posted 08 January 2006 - 12:06 AM
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Posted 09 January 2006 - 06:06 PM
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