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Transportation of People
We will transport participants themselves either aboard
a charter school bus or van, or Amtrak train for longer events.
We will not provide any food during our transportation services
so we recommend bringing your lunch or some snacks and drinks
with
you in
case you get hungry along the way.
Charter School Busses and Vans
Bathrooms and overhead racks will
not be available on any charter school bus
or van. You will need to use the bathroom
before
we leave.
Amtrak Train
The Amtrak
train service is a superior alternative to charter coach
bus service and a unique feature of our events. The
train is less expensive, faster, easier, and more comfortable
and open than coach bus transportation, and you will also
be able to sleep, read, or socialize with your fellow participants
on the way.
Bathrooms and overhead racks will be available
on the train, as well as a snack car.
All passengers must present a picture
ID upon boarding so you will need to bring one
with you.
If fewer than 20 participants
register for any specific transportation service, you
will receive an individual train ticket.
If 20 or more participants register for any specific
transportation service, we will travel as a single
group and Amtrak requires that there
be only one ticket for everyone as a group.
You will not receive an individual train ticket. When
possible, a staff member
will travel
with
the group to help coordinate things.
Please note the following
limitations regarding carry-on bags aboard the Amtrak
train (see below):
- Size: Each carry-on bag may not exceed
28x22x14 inches in size.
- Weight: Each carry-on bag may weigh
no more than 50 lbs.
- Quantity: You are limited to 2 pieces of carry-on
baggage, not including purses or briefcases
- Identification: Each carry-on bag must have
an identification tag
The train will not wait for you to depart so make sure you
are not late. |