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How Do We Ride The Train?  

Purchase tickets online, over the phone or at our train station in Cedar Park. Before boarding the train, all passengers must pick up their tickets in the station office, Bldg A Suite 103, across from the boarding platform.

What Is The Difference Between
Coach & Lounge? 

Both the standard coach, excursion coach and first-class coach cars have a center-aisle with double seats on each side of the aisle. The coach cars have no A/C or heat but do have windows that open and close. The excursion coach and first-class coach cars do have A/C and heat. The first-class coach (the Silver Pine) is considered a first-class car as it has limited seating (44 passengers total), both a men's and women's restroom in the car and complimentary snacks (chips, cookies, etc.), fresh fruit and bottled water.

The lounge cars have a combination of seating options, either in the open lounge area (tables and chairs or individual chairs) or in a private compartment. Private compartments must be booked through a ticket agent at 512/477-8468. The lounge cars have A/C, heat, and complimentary light snacks, fresh fruit and a wide variety of complimentary beverages, including coffee, sodas and juice..

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Is There Wheelchair Access? 

ASTA welcomes all passengers, including passengers with disabilities, and attempts to provide accommodations for all of its passengers. ASTA operates historic railroad equipment and the construction of the equipment limits accessibility. A wheelchair lift is available that can accommodate most wheelchairs and motorized chairs and lift these chairs and occupants from the boarding platform to the entry doors for the railroad cars. Entry doors maximum width is 24".

Limited wheelchair space is available on board. Please inform ASTA in advance of any special needs for a passenger and ASTA will attempt to make accommodations.

Do You Assign Seats? 

Yes. Once you purchase your tickets online, our ticket agent will assign you the best available seats in your car.

Do We Need A Reservation? 

Seats that have not been reserved in advance are sold at the station 90 minutes before train departure. Typically the climate controlled cars are sold out before the day of the trip. Reservations are recommended.

Can We Bring Food With Us? 

Yes, you are welcome to bring snacks and beverages on board the train. Please keep in mind that space is limited so a small personal cooler works best. Food MAY NOT be brought on any train where ASTA provides a meal (Murder Mystery, Twilight Flyers, etc.) unless the food is for a non fare paying child under the age of 3. Please do not bring cakes or any items that need to be cut or sliced on board – cup cakes for birthday parties are fine. Alcoholic beverages may not be brought on the train. The Concession Car also sells cold sodas, hot coffee and snacks such as chips, cookies and candy.

Does The Train Run On Time? 

We make every effort to depart and return on time, however delays are possible due to railroad traffic.