• FilthyShrooms@lemmy.worldEnglish
    14·
    2 months 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:

    • Plum@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      2 months 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.

        • ThotDragonEnglish
          2·
          2 months 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.

          • TotallynotJessica@lemmy.worldMEnglish
            2·
            2 months 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]English
      5·
      2 months 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)