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• Check this out

  Brian, ch1 and Davey, you are very right, train travel is less expensive than taking your bike on a plane. Here are some more tips about how to travel with your bike by train: http://momentumplanet.com/articles/how-to-take-your-bicycle-on-the-train

  Posted by Sarah July 14, 2011 18:16:33

• Amtrak for the win!

  I agree with Brian. You can't beat a $5 bike charge if you box it yourself. And Amtrak's more fun, anyway, just pack a sandwich or two!

  Posted by Davey July 14, 2011 00:56:06

• Folding bike

  I really recommend a folding bike, if practical. VIA Rail in Canada takes a folding bike as regular luggage if it is in a bag.

  Posted by ch1 July 08, 2011 13:48:58

• airline alternative

  Amtrak is a great alternative to the airlines for cyclists if you have enough time. Last year I traveled via Amtrak from San Francisco to Denver. I took my bicycle with me. I bought one of Amtrak's bike boxes for $20.00. It is significantly larger than a conventional bike box. The great news was the $20.00 covered everything - NO handling or extra baggage fee!

  Posted by Brian Lehman July 07, 2011 11:00:07