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re: Reasons to take Amtrak?
Posted on 7/1/25 at 11:04 am to fightin tigers
Posted on 7/1/25 at 11:04 am to fightin tigers
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Twice a day Nola (730/530) to Mobile
Mobile (630/430) to Nola
Those times look terrible for anyone looking to make a Pelicans game.
Might work for an Noon Kick off of a Saints Game, any other time you are screwed and will have to spend the night.
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Posted on 7/1/25 at 11:06 am to Bayou
I take the St. Louis to Chicago route whenever I visit to avoid having to drive.
Posted on 7/1/25 at 11:06 am to Bayou
I’ve ridden Amtrak in the NE because it’s relatively inexpensive, doesn’t take long, and dodges the huge PITA of commercial air travel.
Posted on 7/1/25 at 11:08 am to Bayou
With a little advanced purchase I have taken Amtrak roundtrip from BWI to NY Penn Station for less than tolls would cost. Not even factoring in gas.
There are bargains to be had
There are bargains to be had
Posted on 7/1/25 at 11:09 am to Tarps99
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Those times look terrible for anyone looking to make a Pelicans game.
Might work for an Noon Kick off of a Saints Game, any other time you are screwed and will have to spend the night.
I'm looking for weekend afternoon tip-off times.
Posted on 7/1/25 at 11:11 am to fareplay
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I prefer it over flying from Boston to NY because it’s more convenient vs airport and plane
The DC to Boston corridor is really the only place Amtrak works because it's got a high enough population density. Anywhere else it's a joke.
Posted on 7/1/25 at 11:28 am to The Boat
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The DC to Boston corridor is really the only place Amtrak works because it's got a high enough population density. Anywhere else it's a joke.
Which is hellish ironic because Eastern Airlines for a couple of decades was the go-to way to puddle jump DC to LaGuardia and La Guardia to Boston with "commuter planes". Back in the good old days when you could walk up, buy a ticket and walk direct out to the plane.
Posted on 7/1/25 at 11:30 am to Bayou
Seattle to Portland is a nice train ride. Both stations are downtown. Train starts in Seattle so it is always on time.
Posted on 7/1/25 at 11:30 am to jimlsu1
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There are bargains to be had
Looks like the NOLA/Mobile route is going to be 15.00 each way. That's not bad. Pretty cheap way to get to the coast if staying at one of the casinos.
This post was edited on 7/1/25 at 11:31 am
Posted on 7/1/25 at 11:31 am to Napoleon
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I did it from ny to Boston but wouldn't do it where a plane is cheaper.
I've done it. It's a fun ride and the price and time to travel, door-to-door, is close since it drops you off right in Manhattan and you don't have to arrive at the station early.
Posted on 7/1/25 at 11:33 am to Tarps99
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Might work for an Noon Kick off of a Saints Game, any other time you are screwed and will have to spend the night.
Well, it isnt a commuter train
Posted on 7/1/25 at 11:34 am to STLDawg
quote:Drive time from STL to Chi-Town is 4.5 hours, there's three Amtraks per day that make the same trip in 5 hours.
I take the St. Louis to Chicago route whenever I visit to avoid having to drive.
Posted on 7/1/25 at 11:37 am to Bayou
With all the stops between somewhere several states away, it would take all day to get somewhere.
I would, however, enjoy drinking beer while train riding
I would, however, enjoy drinking beer while train riding
Posted on 7/1/25 at 11:45 am to OweO
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Are you in Bay St. Louis?
Delisle. Close enough.
Posted on 7/1/25 at 12:30 pm to Bayou
NY to DC is faster than flying.
Posted on 7/1/25 at 12:35 pm to Bayou
quote:you don’t have a car and you’re on a no fly list
Reasons to take Amtrak?
Posted on 7/1/25 at 12:39 pm to fightin tigers
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This post was edited on 7/1/25 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 7/1/25 at 12:40 pm to Bayou
I rode the California Zephyr line, which travels from the Bay Area to Chicago, stopping in Reno along the way.
From Martinez, CA to Reno one time, it was a cool trip.
We went through the old mining country in northern Ca and Donner Pass.
From Martinez, CA to Reno one time, it was a cool trip.
We went through the old mining country in northern Ca and Donner Pass.
Posted on 7/1/25 at 12:41 pm to Bestbank Tiger
I just asked ChatGPT and it says from Bay St Louis to NO is 1hr and 20min on Amtrak. Thats on both gulf coast and cresent.
Thats not bad at all..
Thats not bad at all..
Posted on 7/1/25 at 1:46 pm to Bayou
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Reasons to take Amtrak?
There are none
You get to see the shittiest parts of America very slowly and inconveniently
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