Clarification: Tampa to Indianapolis by Amtrak
Jetliner's claims about taking 2 1/2 days to travel, by Amtrak, from Tampa, Fla. To Indianapolis, Ind: This time frame is true only if one misses their connecting train. Otherwise, the entire travel time is just over 1 ˝ days. Jetliner’s allegation about bus travel being required is a lie as proven by the Amtrak schedules.
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, not Richmond (my mistake), is one connecting point (in addition to Washington, DC.) The lay-over, in Alexandria, is 105 minutes provided the train from Tampa arrives in Alexandria on time.
This is the schedule:
Dep. TAMPA, Fla. 5:17 PM Silver Star, Train #92
Ar. ALEXANDRIA, Va (next day) 9:43 AM
Lv. ALEXANDRIA, Va. 11:29 AM Cardinal, Train #51
Ar. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (next day) 4:44 AM
Both trains offer sleeping accommodations, and both offer a “Viewliner Bedroom Suite” for families. Checked baggage service available only between Tampa and Alexandria. Amtrak’s carry-on regulations are more lenient than the airlines.
Last edited by Butch Cassidy Slept Here; Aug 7, 2009 at 3:10 AM.
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