cleverdawny t1_j3xq630 wrote on January 11, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Reply to comment by lucky_ducker in Passengers stuck on Amtrak Auto Train after freight derailment causes 'significant delays' by FlashingSlowApproach

Train ticket from mt to WA is $120 or so. Plane $500 give or take. You probably live in a big city.

thisusedyet t1_j3xv7rf wrote on January 11, 2023 at 8:34 PM

Just as a quick example:

Newark to Miami from 2/13/23 - 2/17/23

by Plane:

$90-$220 in 3-6 hours

By Train:

$130 - $660 in 27-31 hours.

Amtrack won't let me link it.

Go here for NWK -> MIA

cleverdawny t1_j3ze672 wrote on January 12, 2023 at 2:37 AM

So yeah you live in a big city

Amtrak is far more useful for people who don't live within driving distance of major airport hubs. I would have to drive two hours to a regional airport, go through security, then take a flight. Doesn't even end up saving that much time