Book your tickets on the Amtrak Web site if you want to secure the best fares (see Resources below). The site has sale fares that are updated and changed on a weekly basis. Those deals sometime include the Texas Eagle route.
Book your Amtrak ticket by phone at (800) 872-7245.
Use the "Quik-Trak" kiosk to buy your tickets at the station. This self-service device is available at Dallas Union Station. You can book your itinerary and print your train boarding passes by using the machine.
Bring your own entertainment if you're easily bored. Seasoned Texas Eagle travelers recommend that you bring playing cards, portable electronic devices or cell phones.
Make your lunch and dinner reservations in the dining car. Breakfast doesn't require a reservation since many people skip it altogether. Lunch and dinner do require reservations. They're taken in 15-minute increments to prevent over-crowding.
Start small. The roomette features two reclining seats that transform into beds. A large picture window is ideal for one or two passengers.
Get a larger room and a better view with the Superliner bedroom. It comes with a complete, enclosed bathroom and a sofa.
Travel with the family. The Bedroom Suite is designed for four to six passengers. It also has a private, enclosed bathroom and sofa.
Put a little distance between you and the kids with the Family Bedroom. This bedroom features two picture windows. It spans the entire width of the car. There's also a separate sleeping area that accommodates two children.
Take advantage of the amenities of the sleeper cars. Meals, daily newspapers, personal attendant service, electrical outlets, climate control and extra space all come with the price of a sleeper car ticket.
