Shipping bikes (one way)

[antimony]

Not all Amtrak train routes are the same. I'm only familiar with the U.S. west coast routes. And not all segments are time efficient. Depends on the start and end points.

No, please some of the trains have dedicated bike cars..for bikes only. Look at the Amtrak options. It is unbelievably easy for people between Vancouver and Seattle or Portland to travel with bikes... just roll on your bike.

No Canadian rail system outside of southern Ontario, is not passenger-time efficient ...but yes, you see what Canada is truly like in its widespread, contrasting glory. We hardly have any train route options outside of southern Ontario.

AFAIK the only East Coast train which will allow bikes is the Downeaster, and only at a tiny number of stations. I know the Boston/NYC/Washington ones all don't, nor does the Lake Shore Limited.

[Boudicca]

I miss Europe.

Train travel with bikes is sooooo easy in Europe.