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Traveling on Amtrak Trains
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:22 am
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:22 am
Is it fun? Pros/cons? Tips? Considering a trip up the Crescent Line to NYC.
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Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:23 am to Hoyt
I've never had a bad experience on Amtrak.
Spacious, smooth, and quiet. There is also WiFi and outlets to charge your stuff.
Spacious, smooth, and quiet. There is also WiFi and outlets to charge your stuff.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:24 am to Hoyt
The trip worth taking is the one from Slidell to T-town (for the game) due to the timing of the train. Also, it lets you get boozed up as opposed to driving. Otherwise, it sucks. Takes longer than flying and is generally more expensive.
The over night from Nola to Chicago is a decent one as well. It drops you in the heart of the city at 9am.
The over night from Nola to Chicago is a decent one as well. It drops you in the heart of the city at 9am.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:24 am to Hoyt
I enjoyed it 20 years ago. Its a good way to see the country.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:24 am to Hoyt
A few years ago the Wife and I rode the Amtrak from NYC to Washington DC. Stopped in philly and a few other places, but spent most of the day in DC. Nothing special it's just a train ride to get you where you want to be.
This post was edited on 10/28/15 at 9:25 am
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:24 am to Hoyt
Took the Amtrak from just outside philly to Manhattan for a day trip. $14 round trip. Can't beat that.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:25 am to Hoyt
Only real con is the expense IMO.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:26 am to Restomod
Is it THAT expensive?
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:27 am to Hoyt
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Is it fun?
not really
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Pros/cons?
Pros: No security checks, can move around as you want, free wifi
Cons: Often delayed, way more expensive than it should be, way slower than it should be, cars are old.
I have to go between DC and NY for work on a regular basis and I wouldn't want to take it any more than that.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:27 am to Hoyt
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Traveling on Amtrak Trains
You don't have a jet?
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:28 am to Hoyt
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Is it THAT expensive?
It gets pricey for a club car, which is really the only way to go. It's like a bus otherwise.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:31 am to Hoyt
Is there one through the NW? If so, then that seems like a cool ride to do.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:34 am to CoachChappy
If you don't mind delays, nasty bathrooms, arriving hours past your scheduled arrival time, go for it. The train ride is fun, but Amtrak as a company is the worst.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:34 am to Hoyt
Can't speak for the trip from Nola to NYC, but if you're traveling the NE corridor, it is the most efficient option IMO.
The Acela from DC to NY and back is by far the best way to go. A bit pricey, but that is the only real drawback.
The Acela from DC to NY and back is by far the best way to go. A bit pricey, but that is the only real drawback.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:36 am to cajungoalie
Disappointing to hear... I didn't expect it to be top of the line, but thought it might be a fun way to see the country and travel a little differently... Not sure it would be worth the hassle
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:40 am to Hoyt
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Disappointing to hear...
I took the train from NOLA to Philly and it was a good way to see the country. Of course I was in a sleeper car getting loaded. It was a long arse train ride.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:44 am to Hoyt
My aunt travels between Brookhaven and Chicago via Amtrak and loves it. I've never used it so can't give any opinion.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 9:46 am to Hoyt
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This post was edited on 4/18/16 at 2:40 pm
Posted on 10/28/15 at 10:07 am to Hoyt
I traveled from NOLA to DC 12 years ago. Back then it was $450/person for a sleeper car. Well worth it. It was a 26 hour train ride. It was neat, but not very efficient.
Posted on 10/28/15 at 10:12 am to Hoyt
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Traveling on Amtrak Trains
trashy.
not Greyhound trashy, but still trashy.
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