Newton

From the outside the Newton Train Station looks like an old world gem, something from a black a white movie that may boast lounges where newspaper men smoke cigarettes and women wear furs while waiting for the train. Instead, it is a florescent-​lit linoleum waiting room. I arrived here at 2:00 AM for my train and it is confusing. there is no clear entrance, one could easily just drive onto the tracks, and it is poorly lit. The parking lot is behind the Cash Advance store across the street to the west. Inside you will find some seats, a ticket counter, and a ticket-​guy who looks like Steven King. If you have a coach seat, ask Steven King if he can upgrade you into a Roomette… he will call the conductor and negotiate a deal for you if one is available — for us it cost an extra $ 12.
It is what it is… a waiting room. The Steven King guys is very nice but it is 2:00 AM so everyone is just weird. My advice? Get there the hour early (as instructed) to get your tickets, then head north on Main to McDonalds and get breakfast, then come back and park, wait in your car, and head into the waiting room when you hear the train… which you will… you can’t miss it… its a train. Though I have given 2 stars, I would ABSOLUTELY book a train ride through here again! The Southwest Chief is a blast.