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Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

NewOrderGuy — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 14:49:53 -0000

The train ride from Manhattan to central Boston is worth it. If you buy early you get great prices. Even better and cheaper than train is getting from central Boston to Manhattan by bus. It was the same time and only around 30 dollars. You arrive close to Time Square. You also have Wi Fi in the bus.

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Mark Loyes — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:13:01 -0000

Hi Chris,

I agree with you, rail travel definitely trumps flying! You've inspired me to go on a little trip through Europe now!

Looking
at traveling across Europe by train I have found Rail Europe to be a
great resource, as they offer the most extensive range of tickets
throughout Europe.

In
your related links I thought you may like to include one to
www.raileurope.co.uk as this would fit in well with your article?

Thanks,Mark

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Ed — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 07:06:17 -0000

My experiences on going by train in the UK:
For longer journeys it's cheaper to fly (and quicker) unless you are a regular traveller with a discount card (and even then the plane is sometimes cheaper).
No power points at the seats (but the same often goes for planes).
Trains are frequently packed and I've often ended up standing for most/all of the trip.

But nice article, wish our trains were like that. My choice would always be to drive. That way I get to choose the route, the stops and the music (I hate headphones!).

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Eyebee — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:58:18 -0000

In the UK it does depend where you're going and at what time. For example going into London for a day trip is easier and cheaper by train - no parking fees or traffic jams, and a one-day travelcard is still good value, at £17 for example from north Kent to London including an all-zone travelcard off peak.

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Michael — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:03:11 -0000

I would love to take the train. Its too expensive here in the UK though and since I don't have a job its not worth the expense.

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Bill Bolmeier — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:24 -0000

I like #10. Took the train a few times as a kid from Omaha to Fargo as well as through the mountains of Colorado. I would do it any day. I know it would be more relaxing. Healthier.

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Jonathan | EnlightenYourDay.co — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:59:03 -0000

I love traveling on trains! I have seen such beautiful landscape and met so many amazing people traveling accross Europe by train. Pura Vida

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

snig dooley — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:54:13 -0000

one nice thing about trains - they don't fall out of the sky when there is too much ice build-up.

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Flirt — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:23:26 -0000

I think it's great to listen to audio books on the train. if it's an informative podcast or something then that can be cool too. sometimes it can be a little embarrassing if you laugh out loud though!

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Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Guffin Mopes — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:40:37 -0000

I'm going to need a twelfth reason. I'm only mostly convinced.

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

scamps — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:41:50 -0000

Where are you looking for BOS-NYC airfares? JetBlue starts at $58 each way.

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Klaus — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:13:01 -0000

yay, nice post. also going by train is surely much better for the environment than flying (hey, I'm european, I actually care about such stuff).

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Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

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Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Patrick — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:15:35 -0000

I sometimes travel by train between Washington, DC and Durham NC. When the train is on time it is definitely the way to go -- as you said, no security, no 4 oz. bottles of shampoo, no two hours to get from car to air. OTOH, when the train is a little bit late, the 6 hour trip takes 10 to 12 hours (because priority is given to freights). So it is really chancier than flying. If I want to be sure to arrive within 5 or 6 hours of leaving my home or office, I drive a car.

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

RG — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:42:15 -0000

I have always loved train travel the most, I agree fully. Some countries' transportation system is not as 'tilted' towards train travel as it should be but in my opinion it's the best option whenever and wherever possible.

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Maria — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:44:29 -0000

You can't beat downtown to Midtown. Usually, I can find an outlet on the Regional trains, as well. Also, I've never had any problems with my Verizon coverage from DC to Boston, even in the tunnels approaching Penn Station! To me, there is no other way to travel to NYC.

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Shirley — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:44:48 -0000

I agree. I had to make the BostonNew York trip several times a year during high school and college, and never once did I fly. For such a short trip, trains really are more convenient. And they are faster. For example, the Logan airport is out of the way. But Amtrak takes off right out of South Station (center of Boston) and delivers you to Penn Station (the heart of New York). You can't lose AND you also save on shorter distance cab fare when getting to your final destination.

Nice Amtrak plug... ;-)

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Iggy — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:36:18 -0000

"# Space - sit where you want. Plenty of seats."
In many cases when I have ridden Amtrak. Seating actually is somewhat assigned. Of course on some of their trains you can get up and head for the snack or viewing car.

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Robert Payne — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:45:33 -0000

We need more of them.

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Dan K — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:03:42 -0000

Addendum to my earlier post:

Train Bonus: I am never out of reach of my CUSTOMERS!

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Dan K — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:43:46 -0000

Scenario: I need to be in NYC today for a dinner meeting this evening and back in Baltimore tomorrow mid afternoon.

Train: $128.00USD Round. Time on train 5h 57m, add another 1h for travel to and from station so figure roughly 7h total travel time.

Plane: $410.00USD Round. Airtime 3h, add 3h for travel and clearing security, figure 6h total. Add another $60.00USD for taxi into the city.

Bottom Line: While it will take an hour more of travel time, by taking the train I save $342.00!!

Train Bonus: I can be productive for up to 6h or if not... zone out, nap, yap on the phone etc...
I never have to turn my MP3 player off.
I will be waaay less stressed for my meeting!
Double Train Bonus: No worry of an "unscheduled" Hudson River landing ;)

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

LEland — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:59:35 -0000

I'm from california, i friggin love the train. i've taken it as far as Oakland, and all the way down to san deigo. it's great. the people stuck in traffic on the freeway don't know what they are missing.. :) go public transit ftw!

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Ian lurie — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:10:30 -0000

One of my favorite parts of heading to the east coast is the great train system. Getting from NYC to Washington DC or Boston for under $100 is fantastic. Plus trains are just... cool.

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Nicolas Roberge — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:28:50 -0000

I agree a lot with your article. I always take Via Rail for business trips here in Canada. But, their wifi internet service isn't very convicing. I tried it once and many contacts were dissapointed with the service.

Re: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

Tamara Gruber — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:53:40 -0000

Chris, I take the Acela from Providence to NYC at least once a month and it beats flying or driving by far. However, I have to beg to differ with you about the "dining car" because the Cafe Car doesn't have much to offer for your "dining" pleasure. Here's a hint for you, when you are leaving NYC, don't wait under the big board and get stuck in the queue at the escalator when they call the train. Go down a level to wait with the commuters. You'll get a much better seat that way (close enough to hog the plug!) Tweet me next time you are on the Acela @tgruber.