We are going to Glacier Park Lodge, East Glacier via Empire Builder in Late July. We have reservations for train/lodge. How far is the train station from the Lodge? Do they provide shuttle service? Any one who has been there before...I appreciate you help. Thanks, Railfan
Posted by yukon11 (Member # 2997) on :
The lodge is in walking distance. If you are coming in from the west, I understand there are no half-day rates at the lodge. You probably, then, will have a wait before check-in.
If you do not wish to walk, I did find a site saying there are "clasic station wagons" known as "jammers" to transport you from the station. You may wish to check this out before counting on them.
Richard
Posted by Henry Kisor (Member # 4776) on :
Having been to Glacier Park Lodge three times, I can attest that there is van transportation to the lodge from the station for those unable or unwilling to hump their luggage the 125 yards. I am not sure they are jammers (haven't been there in a decade) -- maybe they are just ordinary vans.
If you are indeed coming from the west, you can still find a nice soft chair or couch in the huge lobby of the lodge, or sit out on the back deck and view the mountains, until check-in time. You can also eat at the restaurant. It could be a lot worse.
Posted by TwinStarRocket (Member # 2142) on :
The "jammers" (red busses) are also a superb way to see the park. There are multiple tours available.
Posted by Gilbert B Norman (Member # 1541) on :
If I ever decide to run away from home and get a seasonal job somewhere, I think I would most like to work at Glacier National Park and drive one of the red 'jammer' buses.
Seriously.
They've been rebuilt several times over the years and, I understand, now have automatic transmission. The nickname 'jammer' comes from the old manual transmission days when the operator had to slam the clutch and jam the bus into gear.