[Rose_City_Chapter] Inquiring

[Janette Hatcher]

Since this went out to everyone, I have to say I've never heard of it. I used to go from Portland to Olympia all the time about every three months and my sister lived here, but I went by Amtrak. I hope you find somebody on here that has used this and can help. I think it's fine that you asked the question. We are here to help each other if we can.
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> On Aug 3, 2026, at 7:05 PM, Jim Portillo via Rose_City_Chapter <rose_city_chapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi, everyone.
> Forgive me if I am using this list for the wrong reasons. But, in a way, it is blindness related…I think! 😊 Anyway, Rod, Kirk, or Tracy can yell at me if this list shouldn’t be used for questions like these.
> I wonder if anyone has tried something called Flixbus, and if so, I’d like to know your experiences using it. I have been needing to make a few Portland to Seattle trips lately, and I’ll be making one more this coming weekend. I’ve always taken Amtrak, even when I would make trips from Seattle to Portland. While it’s not the worst price in the world, I am seeing that Amtrak’s prices are getting higher. Round trip is right around $120. Add Ubers to and from the Portland train station, and it adds up. At least my friends can pick me up in Seattle. I am seeing that these Flixbus trips are cheaper, for sure!
> I get a bit nervous when Flixbus says that it will pick me up and drop me off at the Curbside Bus stop. What does that mean, and where is that located?
> Finally, I want to know how accessible or blind friendly these buses and apps are. Will I need to keep anything in mind when dealing with them? At least with Amtrak, I can ask for a Red Cap if I need assistance, or I can talk to a conductor prior to leaving.
> Basically, is Flixbus worth trying when it comes to going from Portland to Seattle or Portland to Olympia? What about other parts in Oregon?
> Thanks, and sorry for all the questions.
> Jim
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