• FilthyShrooms@lemmy.world
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      20 days ago

      While I wish Amtrak was more prevalent in the US, being able to take a train across the country is great!

      Here’s the rail map if you ever consider using it:

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        20 days ago

        Assuming they get on the train in Portland, OR and travel to Albany, NY, it’ll take them 77 hours in slightly-more-legroom than normal seats.

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            19 days ago

            It’s not cheaper to fly. I’ve looked at similar trips for work a couple times now and the cheapest flights are always about $400 and you get a massive layover in chicago.

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              19 days ago

              Maybe I just got a special offer because I’m not in Portland, but the price was comparable, if not cheaper.

              Edit: The prices are even lower on the dates of the train ticket.

      • Smorty [she/her]
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        20 days ago

        I don’t live in America, so this doesn’t apply to me, but hopefully someone else can get something out of this. (Live in Europe, Germany)