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84wing · 05-29-2008, 10:09 PM

There is a auto train that travels north/south on the east coast, is there one that travels east/west? Maybe from pa. ohio to say colorado, nevada? Had plans to trailer several bikes out west to colorado then ride for a week or so then trailer them back. Truck broke down and time is limited. To ride out and back would take away from sight seeing. Like I said time is limited, is there a train that will carry the bikes and us that travels out west? June 12 was our tenative start date. Any thoughts?

Cbjr · 05-29-2008, 10:18 PM

Unfortunately the only auto train is from Lorton, Va to Florida.

A couple weeks ago we were researching prices and motorcyle fees (we only live about 15minutes from Lorton), and found out it was the only route the Auto train runs......we were hoping for some alternative destinations as well. Great way to get your bike to a destination for the ride back.

Eldorado · 05-29-2008, 11:25 PM

For the price you'd pay I would think it would be much cheaper and more fun to just do the ride.

Paulie · 05-30-2008, 02:13 PM

You should check out chorbe's ride posts in "rides and events" section. When time is limited you can ship the bike by truck, then fly out and meet it. I think the shipping was about 650 per bike basically from ocean to ocean.

bob46371 · 05-30-2008, 03:57 PM

2003 VT750DC

I trailered mine from near Chicago to Tucson last winter Conclusion

RENT A BIKE There !!!!!!!!!!!!! it ain't worth the money or the hassel to try to ship or haul one

If you were into a long ride that would be a different story

05-29-2008, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
84wing Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pa. Posts: 3	auto train, east/west? There is a auto train that travels north/south on the east coast, is there one that travels east/west? Maybe from pa. ohio to say colorado, nevada? Had plans to trailer several bikes out west to colorado then ride for a week or so then trailer them back. Truck broke down and time is limited. To ride out and back would take away from sight seeing. Like I said time is limited, is there a train that will carry the bikes and us that travels out west? June 12 was our tenative start date. Any thoughts?

05-30-2008, 02:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paulie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Claymont De Posts: 8,380	You should check out chorbe's ride posts in "rides and events" section. When time is limited you can ship the bike by truck, then fly out and meet it. I think the shipping was about 650 per bike basically from ocean to ocean. __________________ A smart remark is the most effective means of birth control. Paulie 2006 Star Stratoliner Midnight,1986 VT1100C Ride Bell by Maggie and Chris

05-30-2008, 03:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
bob46371 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mishawaka In Posts: 90	Auto train trailering 2003 VT750DC I trailered mine from near Chicago to Tucson last winter Conclusion RENT A BIKE There !!!!!!!!!!!!! it ain't worth the money or the hassel to try to ship or haul one If you were into a long ride that would be a different story

05-29-2008, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cbjr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 9,046	Unfortunately the only auto train is from Lorton, Va to Florida. A couple weeks ago we were researching prices and motorcyle fees (we only live about 15minutes from Lorton), and found out it was the only route the Auto train runs......we were hoping for some alternative destinations as well. Great way to get your bike to a destination for the ride back.

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