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Post by edie3 on Jun 6, 2016 23:50:22 GMT
Train is 1/2 the price of a plane ticket. Takes a lot longer. What do the Peas think?
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Post by marzbar71 on Jun 6, 2016 23:54:55 GMT
I would need more information. Are you talking an hour flight or a cross country flight? How long is the train? I usually don't have the vacation time to waste to spend multiple days on travel.
Some friends of mine just took the train from Chicago to Seattle and they enjoyed it although they said it did get a little boring at times.
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Post by meridon on Jun 6, 2016 23:55:24 GMT
I took a train to DC from Atlanta once. I flew back. It was awful.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jun 6, 2016 23:56:47 GMT
I'm going to need a lot more info: from where, to where, how much is the plane ticket, how long is the plane ride, and how much longer is the train ride?
But my gut instinct is plane, regardless of your answers.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2016 23:58:23 GMT
Train is 1/2 the price of a plane ticket. Takes a lot longer. What do the Peas think? Depends on your priorities. If you have a lot of time and little money the train makes sense. If the travel is a big part of the experience the train make sense. If speed of arrival is more important with no time to dawdle in the journey the the plane makes sense. |
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Post by edie3 on Jun 6, 2016 23:59:01 GMT
Greensboro, NC to PHiladelphia. $98, round trip, 9 hour trip. Not sure of airline prices, but at least double that. My sister is putting this together, and loves to save money. I have never traveled by train.
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Post by refugeepea on Jun 7, 2016 0:00:15 GMT
I've been told train is just a step above greyhound or comparable to in my area. If I had the time and no children, I'd take the train.
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Post by padresfan619 on Jun 7, 2016 0:00:24 GMT
If the train ride is shorter than 6 hours and I was at my destination long enough to make it worth it, I would ride the train. So it would have to be for at least a week. Any train ride longer than that, especially one where I would have to sleep on it I would cough up the money for a plane ticket. My time is worth more than my money at that point.
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Post by marzbar71 on Jun 7, 2016 0:03:00 GMT
So it's a little under 500 miles. If you have the two extra days I might consider the train. If it were me and didn't want to pay the airfare, I'd rather drive it so I'd have my own car and have more control over stops, etc.
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Post by edie3 on Jun 7, 2016 0:06:58 GMT
Wow, planes are $300. Might find better. Thanks for the input.
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Post by marysue63 on Jun 7, 2016 0:12:34 GMT
One thing to consider with the train is what time does it leave NC, and when does it arrive in Philly. I don't mind taking the training down to my sisters because I catch it at 4:30pm and get there the next morning, but some of the stops are in the middle of the night and that could be a pita.
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Post by luvnlifelady on Jun 7, 2016 0:54:01 GMT
Trains are ok for short trips but that might be too long. They can be noisy with people getting on/off and people talking or kids being rowdy while you're trying to rest. 9 hours is a long time in one spot.
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Post by cmpeter on Jun 7, 2016 1:02:13 GMT
We were going to attempt the train from Los Angeles to Sacramento only to arrive at the train station and find the train going that way was cancelled due to a fire north of Sacramento. There were no alternates. We could rent a car or wait until the next day when they thought the tracks would be clear. I say plane or drive.
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Post by Citygirl on Jun 7, 2016 1:04:51 GMT
Spring for the plane ticket!
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Post by Linda on Jun 7, 2016 1:29:03 GMT
train - I love trains and with the plane you have to factor in the extra time/hassle for security etc...
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Post by GiantsFan on Jun 7, 2016 1:35:42 GMT
For me it would depend on the cost of airfare. But I'd probably drive rather than take a train because trains make me motion sick.
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Post by christinec68 on Jun 7, 2016 1:41:49 GMT
It would depend on a couple of things...is it a direct flight? How long is the train ride compared to how much time you'd spend flying including time spent in the airport? Time spent in destination...for shorter visits I don't want to spend a ton of extra time traveling. Then decide if the savings are worth it.
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Post by annabella on Jun 7, 2016 1:44:40 GMT
No way I'd travel for 9 hours when technology in this century allows for me to get there faster on a plane.
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 7, 2016 1:48:08 GMT
The plane. Always the plane. Unless it is the Hogwarts Express.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jun 7, 2016 1:52:31 GMT
I didn't have very good search terms, but I found a non-stop plane ticket that will get you to Philly in less than two hours. For $500. So that is definitely a huge price difference. Some of the flights are seven hours long (two stops)...
But there's no way I'd do a nine hour train ride either. So I'm going to have to agree with the people who've said they'd rather drive. If you leave early in the morning, you'll get there in time for dinner.
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Post by GamGam on Jun 7, 2016 1:52:47 GMT
I wish I had the train option. We are not close to any train service.
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Post by catmom on Jun 7, 2016 1:58:45 GMT
I sometimes take the train when I'm traveling for work - 5 hour train ride vs 1 hour plane plus taxis in both directions etc. Train works better for me because it has WiFi so I can catch up on emails and work and be productive BUT its 5 hours and its first class so I was fed and well... liquored. Nine hours and economy though - nope wouldn't do it.
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Post by kate on Jun 7, 2016 2:24:16 GMT
I have taken Amtrak to Boston, Washington, and Philadelphia - I find it much more relaxing than taking a plane.
Not sure I'd do a 9-hour trip, though, especially if there were changes. IME, the trains don't always arrive on time.
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Post by peasapie on Jun 7, 2016 2:35:04 GMT
That's not too far. Personally, I'd train it. I actually drive it twice in the past two years and it was a nice drive.
ETA: sorry; just saw the 9 hours part. That seems as long as it took me to drive, and it only cost me $40 in gas. So no, I wouldn't train it.
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Jun 7, 2016 2:45:12 GMT
Keep in mind it isn't a 2-hour plane ride (for example) that you're comparing it to. You need to be at the airport 1.5-2 hours early so factor that in.
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Post by caangel on Jun 7, 2016 5:31:02 GMT
We'd drive. It would take us less time to drive the same distance in addition to being cheaper.
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Post by smokeynspike on Jun 7, 2016 5:49:36 GMT
Whenever I've contemplated taking the train anywhere, it always take twice as long and doesn't make it worth the savings in terms of my vacation time. I don't want to spend my vacation time on getting to and from the location. I want to spend my vacation time on experiences and maximizing time spent with family. I always end up flying.
Melissa
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Post by Flibbertigibbet on Jun 7, 2016 10:05:50 GMT
I've taken the train across the country five times. I love the journey of traveling by train, sitting back and watching the scenery change. It's a different type of trip and not one to take if you simply want to go from point A to point B. If I were in any sort f rush I would take plane. If you have the time, the train is an unparalleled experience.
It depends a lot on the actual train, too. Some have sightseeing cars with chairs facing out that swivel, bars, and restaurants.
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Post by scrapaddie on Jun 7, 2016 10:47:45 GMT
Greensboro, NC to PHiladelphia. $98, round trip, 9 hour trip. Not sure of airline prices, but at least double that. My sister is putting this together, and loves to save money. I have never traveled by train. If you have never traveled by train, and have the time, it might be an adventure! If the journey is part of the trip, then enjoy. If the destination is your priority, fly |
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Post by christine58 on Jun 7, 2016 10:51:48 GMT
Greensboro, NC to PHiladelphia. $98, round trip, 9 hour trip. Not sure of airline prices, but at least double that. My sister is putting this together, and loves to save money. I have never traveled by train. Seems awfully long!! 9 hours??? WOW..no thank you |
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