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It's no lap of luxury, but the smaller number of stops alone can make a big difference,
Really? I've usually found that the Acela is just barely faster than the Northeast Regional or Metroliner -- maybe shaving half an hour off the DC-NY route. It only makes one or two fewer stops.
Question for the eastern folks. Is it going to be pretty simple to take a train from the Raleigh/Durham area to DC?
I'm pretty sure there's a direct line there. The Carolinian or something like that.
There's a train, it's fairly cheap (I looked into it once) but the times are kinda random. (Edit: But you could also look into Independence Air, which at least round trip isn't always more expensive...)
Hmmm, hadn't thought about a commuter flight. Anyone know how long the train ride might take?
Anyone know how long the train ride might take?
About six hours, I think.
It's pretty cheap on AirTran.
I will never fly AirTran again.
Two of the worst flying experiences I ever had going back and forth to Philadelphia. I've been more comfortable on a schoolbus.
Other carriers usually match AirTran. My method is to check for sales on AirTran, which drives the market, and then fly on Delta.
ND, you might check Southwest. I know they fly nonstop from Raleigh to BWI, which is only about 45 minutes north of DC. If someone couldn't pick you up, there are ways to take public transportation down. Southwest's rates are cheap, the planes are pretty comfy (a big step up from AirTran, IMO), and it's a lot quicker (and often less expensive) than the train.
That said, I love travel by train. I think it depends on which one sounds more appealing to you and which one allows you more time to visit with people.