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Bill from Waterville , Maine on 6/19/2014 7:02:51 PM:
I'm planning a ride from Cumberland to Pittsburg in the near future. I was hoping to use Amtrak for the return but it doesn't appear that any of the trains can accommodate checked luggage. Does anyone have any suggestions for public trans or a shuttle with a bike? I'd like to avoid renting a car.

 
Anonymous on 6/21/2014 9:01:43 PM:
Various bike shops and outfitters in the area run shuttle services. You should be able to find names thru a Google search, or check with bike ships listed on this website.

 
Wayne from Galloway, NJ on 6/30/2014 6:02:11 PM:
Amtrak is far for user friendly. We park/leave our car in Cumberland and I take the train back to Cumberland, pick up he car, drive back and pick up our bikes and gear. I know it's involved and there are other ways, however it still may be an option.

 
travelintrish from glen mills pa on 7/2/2014 1:29:52 PM:
I'm looking at the same thing...I'm looking at hiring Grouseland Tours for a shuttle..they charge 250 for up to four people plus bikes...the train schedule makes it I would have to stay an extra day in PT, so the money for the train + extra hotel and meals pretty much washes out...would love to split it with someone else who was planning to return the same date I am in September...

 
tj from cleve on 9/16/2014 8:41:24 PM:
Look into renting a van. I rented a van in DC and returned it in Pittsburgh. Slid two bikes right in the back ane we were off.