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oldmanbiker from Tampa on 5/24/2017 10:21:56 PM:
I am planning on riding the C&O / Allegheny trail. My plan is to drive to Washington, DC with my bicycle and ride to Pittsburg. Then I would like to take Amtrak from Pittsburg back to DC with my bicycle. Questions> How far is it from the trail to the Amtrak station? The cheapest fair starts at 5:30 am. Is the Amtrak Station safe at 5:30 am? Has anyone done this and if so, how did it work out? Where could I leave my car in Washington, DC? Obviously, I am looking for the cheapest way to do this. Another thought is to have my bike shipped from a bike shop in Pittsburg to my home in Tampa, FL and I would take a plane to DC and drive home. Does anyone know a local bike shop in Pittsburg that can take care of packing and ship it for me? About how much will that cost? Thanks in Advance!
 
jim funderburgh from pittsburgh pa on 5/25/2017 9:50:54 AM:
Amtrak station is a couple of miles from Point State Park where the trail officially ends. Bike path or protected bike lanes are available. PGH is a very safe city but I would not leave a nice bike on the street without a good lock. Unfortunately the ONLY train to DC is at 5:30 am. Costs $10 to bring your bike but you need to reserve a place for your bike early otherwise you will need to box it up. REI in Pittsburgh will ship your bike to another REI store. Pittsburgh REI is on the trail about 3 miles from the Point. Contact them about details.
 
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