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...)
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meara - Dec 04, 2004 1:47:21 pm PST #155 of 10001
NoiseDesign - Dec 04, 2004 1:50:30 pm PST #156 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
Hmmm, hadn't thought about a commuter flight. Anyone know how long the train ride might take?
Hil R. - Dec 04, 2004 2:00:05 pm PST #157 of 10001
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Anyone know how long the train ride might take?
About six hours, I think.
Ginger - Dec 04, 2004 2:00:24 pm PST #158 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
It's pretty cheap on AirTran.
NoiseDesign - Dec 04, 2004 2:07:12 pm PST #159 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
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.
Ginger - Dec 04, 2004 2:30:32 pm PST #160 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Other carriers usually match AirTran. My method is to check for sales on AirTran, which drives the market, and then fly on Delta.
Pix - Dec 04, 2004 2:37:40 pm PST #161 of 10001
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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.
esse - Dec 04, 2004 2:43:56 pm PST #162 of 10001
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
I am a big fan of trains, especially considering how much I ride in them over here. I'm not sure I'd choose a train over a plane in every circumstance, but I do like them.
NoiseDesign - Dec 04, 2004 3:04:28 pm PST #163 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
It's so rare to do trains on this coast that I think Ima gonna do the train. Also, the train is much easier to get a ticket at the last moment and that way I can be a little bit on the flexible side with my plans.
esse - Dec 04, 2004 3:06:31 pm PST #164 of 10001
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
the train is much easier to get a ticket at the last moment
This is true. It's how I got to the airport on time from the F2F without knowing anything about how to get there. That, and JenP, goddess among women.