The Peace Train
by Goin' to Crawford
Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005 at 10:56 AM
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Amtrak web site isn't that easy to use, so here is some info on the Peace Train.
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Lakermom has the same thoughts (here) as we do (here) on the best way to get to Crawford in comfort and style, and she's got the perfect name for it, too. The Peace Train, also known as Amtrak Texas Eagle goes from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA, and somewhere near the middle of its epic voyage, it stops in McGregor, TX, only 6 miles from the Crawford Peace House (map here).
The Amtrak web site isn't that easy to use, so we will repost The Peace Train schedule here.
From Chicago it takes 26 hours and costs $158. The train leaves at 3:20 PM everyday.
From Los Angeles it takes 44 hours and costs $177. The trains leaves at 2:30 PM everyday.
Bikes are allowed on Amtrak, see Amtrak bike info page.