Things You'll Need:
- Computer with Internet access to book travel
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Step 1
Book your tickets on the Amtrak Web site if you want to secure the best fares (see Resources below). The site has sale fares that are updated and changed on a weekly basis. Those deals sometime include the Texas Eagle route.
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Step 2
Book your Amtrak ticket by phone at (800) 872-7245.
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Step 3
Use the "Quik-Trak" kiosk to buy your tickets at the station. This self-service device is available at Dallas Union Station. You can book your itinerary and print your train boarding passes by using the machine.
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Step 4
Bring your own entertainment if you're easily bored. Seasoned Texas Eagle travelers recommend that you bring playing cards, portable electronic devices or cell phones.
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Step 5
Make your lunch and dinner reservations in the dining car. Breakfast doesn't require a reservation since many people skip it altogether. Lunch and dinner do require reservations. They're taken in 15-minute increments to prevent over-crowding.
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Step 1
Start small. The roomette features two reclining seats that transform into beds. A large picture window is ideal for one or two passengers.
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Step 2
Get a larger room and a better view with the Superliner bedroom. It comes with a complete, enclosed bathroom and a sofa.
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Step 3
Travel with the family. The Bedroom Suite is designed for four to six passengers. It also has a private, enclosed bathroom and sofa.
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Step 4
Put a little distance between you and the kids with the Family Bedroom. This bedroom features two picture windows. It spans the entire width of the car. There's also a separate sleeping area that accommodates two children.
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Step 5
Take advantage of the amenities of the sleeper cars. Meals, daily newspapers, personal attendant service, electrical outlets, climate control and extra space all come with the price of a sleeper car ticket.
