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USA Rail Pass: 9,000 Miles on Amtrak

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  • čas přidán 12. 03. 2023
  • In May 2022, I bought the USA Rail Pass, and rode Amtrak over 9,000 miles around the United States. This short film attempts to capture that experience.
    A map I made of the Amtrak long-distance train routes: anthonyottati.com/amtrak-long-distance/
    Some pictures from the trip: anthonyottati.com/usa-rail-pass/
    Shot on Sony A7 III, Tamron 17-28

Komentáře • 46

  • @rogerstanton8192
    @rogerstanton8192 Před 8 měsíci +4

    I'm an oldie at 79 but my wife and i did 18500 miles on Amtrak and Viarail back in 2015. Brilliant trip and a wonderful way to see North America. We're Aussies by the way.

  • @ryanpollie3216
    @ryanpollie3216 Před rokem +11

    Great production. I will be using Rail Pass in May for 16 days. Coast to Coast and back. Looking forward to my trip even more now!

    • @aottati
      @aottati  Před rokem

      thank you! enjoy your trip!

  • @user-nu5br1bm3k
    @user-nu5br1bm3k Před 10 měsíci +6

    So inspiring! Makes me want to get out of the 9-5 and explore the country. Great video

  • @williamshaffer9216
    @williamshaffer9216 Před rokem +9

    You produced a wonderful video! As a retired Amtrak Employee, I have ridden most of the trains you showcased. I was surprised that you did not go to New York City and Seattle. Your choice of the "Cardinal" was excellent. It is one of my favorites. Thanks for showcasing Amtrak!!!

    • @aottati
      @aottati  Před rokem +1

      thank you for your service to Amtrak! wanted to go to NYC and Seattle, but couldn't quite fit them in my schedule, will have to buy another rail pass someday!

  • @lawaynesplace
    @lawaynesplace Před rokem +5

    I am going to do a "Circle" around the states in Nov. for my 60th. Birthday. Start in Sacamento up to Seattle then over to NYC with 5 hour layover in Chicago then down to D.C, then off to New Orleans, then to Dallas by way of yep Chicago, then to Los Angeles and then back home to San Francisco.

    • @aottati
      @aottati  Před rokem

      sounds like a great trip! enjoy!

  • @Salisbury2015
    @Salisbury2015 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This was a beautiful film. And to think the narrator still only saw a portion of Amtrak's extensive network. I hope the U.S. will invest more heavily in its passenger rail, to make it thrive.

  • @victordavila1443
    @victordavila1443 Před rokem +3

    The best USA Rail Pass video with an immense amount of information. Congratulations!

  • @Greybone62
    @Greybone62 Před rokem +5

    Once in The 90s, I took The Sunset Limited from Los Angeles to South Florida. As far as I can remember, I used a Pass for Basic Fare, and payed a Surcharge for Sleeping Cabin.

    • @michaelglass4701
      @michaelglass4701 Před 10 měsíci +1

      you're video is BEAUTIFUL, I'm a Model Railroader, I collector I have HO Scale Amtrak,

    • @michaelglass4701
      @michaelglass4701 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I'm a collector of Amtrak Superliners

    • @TheMrsrousse
      @TheMrsrousse Před 19 dny

      How many days in the train?

    • @Greybone62
      @Greybone62 Před 19 dny

      @@TheMrsrousse I do not remember.

  • @griffinperez1
    @griffinperez1 Před rokem +2

    Really well made, I would be so proud if this was something I made.

  • @pabloluispernas
    @pabloluispernas Před 8 měsíci +1

    I visited the USA several times and I have combined car with train, Amtrak has pleasantly surprised me. National parks are my weakness and this video moved me. In a few months I leave for a two-month trip from Spain. I will start this time in LA and return to Madrid from Boston. Great country and this work is inspiring.Thank you

    • @aottati
      @aottati  Před 8 měsíci +1

      thank you! enjoy your trip in Spain. ¡Buen Viaje!

  • @rickcory3054
    @rickcory3054 Před rokem +3

    Yes, very nicely done. I especially liked the tie in to the national parks.

  • @ysanj
    @ysanj Před rokem +2

    Excellent video, Anthony. Good editing and just enough labels and narration to keep the viewer oriented. I love your thoughtful commentary including the message at the end. Happy Travels!

  • @aqeelashaheed
    @aqeelashaheed Před rokem +3

    Thank you so much for sharing your amazing journey..

    • @aottati
      @aottati  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @jvieceli
    @jvieceli Před 2 měsíci

    Nice job. Great video.

  • @suzatlarge
    @suzatlarge Před rokem +2

    Excellent video - and an excellent adventure. Thanks for sharing it!

  • @lettylim1443
    @lettylim1443 Před měsícem

    Very nice video!

  • @littlestevie2919
    @littlestevie2919 Před rokem +2

    Very nicely done!

  • @datguy729
    @datguy729 Před rokem +4

    Sounds like a peaceful adventure. Also great video!

  • @linesided
    @linesided Před rokem +1

    Nice video - as a numbers guy, I'm willing to bet that you spent more money on food over a month than the cost of the pass. Good for you to take the time and actually do it!

    • @aottati
      @aottati  Před rokem +1

      thank you! I'll have to think about it more, but yeah it's probably close. didn't eat in the cafe car, just bought a ton of food from grocery stores. tried to spend 10 dollars a day on food, but then with some restaurants, that probably put me close to $500.

  • @hereef1
    @hereef1 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Didn’t understand that once after your first trip with the rail pass. The 30 day countdown starts. That’s the reason I won’t buy another pass.

    • @aottati
      @aottati  Před 9 měsíci +1

      yeah, that can make it challenging for sure! I planned it to fit as much as possible into the 30 day window.

  • @davescott5582
    @davescott5582 Před rokem +1

    Excellent video! I’d like to hear more about how to enjoy coach travel on Amtrak. Tips for sleeping? (On the floor!!??). What foods to pack? Thanks and best wishes with all you do.

    • @aottati
      @aottati  Před rokem +1

      thank you! I sleep pretty good if no one is sleeping next to me. if there are people next to me, the floor becomes a good option. i was never bothered sleeping in lounge cars, and if you curl up in a ball you can even sleep under seat.

  • @sammy7068
    @sammy7068 Před rokem

    very nice vid tc

  • @TheMrsrousse
    @TheMrsrousse Před 19 dny +1

    How much money did you spend on the tickets?

    • @susanlea7759
      @susanlea7759 Před 19 dny

      He said he got the rail pass. Easy to look up on Amtrak. 10 segment rail pass. $500. Must complete all travel within 120 days, once 1st segment is taken, you have 30 days to use the remaining 9 segments. Segment is also easy to see defined on Amtraks site. 1 ride- it can be 70 miles or hundreds of miles. A segment can be Los Angeles to New Orleans if you take the Sunset Limited straight through.

  • @derekdestep40
    @derekdestep40 Před rokem

    With the the rail pass you only have 10 segments p!! For example Philadelphia to Florida is 1 segment

  • @michaelmoore9739
    @michaelmoore9739 Před 6 dny

    Why did you need to sleep on the floor?

  • @divox9pqr
    @divox9pqr Před rokem

    Unfortunately your experience will now be marred by high prices and availability problems caused by limited equipment

  • @whopaul
    @whopaul Před 10 měsíci +1

    Never do amtrack, very bad customer service, an Racist employee

    • @aottati
      @aottati  Před 9 měsíci

      I'm sorry to hear you had a bad experience on Amtrak.

  • @AEM-le7uy
    @AEM-le7uy Před 5 měsíci

    my god with the f'ing cringe music

  • @johnbarleycorn699
    @johnbarleycorn699 Před rokem

    i miss the older trains . . . with the bubble-top observation decks
    I miss the old telegraph line that usually ran parallel to the tracks
    new trains are nice no doubt, but the old trains were just more exciting...