If you want to see how the stations link up and which ones offer what kind of surroundings, you’ll want to consult a comprehensive guide. A helpful resource is the listing of amtrak stations in oregon
, which shows every stop, what’s nearby, and gives a sense of which stations are more scenic, which are more practical. That map helps you decide whether you want your trip to be about getting somewhere fast, or about absorbing landscapes, local food, small-town culture or nature.
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