Amtrak vs Bus? I Ride Both Constantly. Here’s How I Choose.
I’ve lived car-free for seven years and ride Amtrak and buses all over the Northeast. Here’s how they compare on comfort, speed and price, and how I decide.
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How to Get from Boston to Vermont on Transit (There Is No Train)
I grew up in Vermont and get there from Boston without a car. Here is every bus option, which part of the state each one serves, and why there is no train.
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The 5 Ways to Get from NYC to Albany Without a Car (I’ve Ridden Them All)
Amtrak is the best way from NYC to Albany, until the price doubles. Here are the buses I’ve ridden instead, where they pick up and drop off, and what they cost.
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I Love Amtrak. I Don’t Have Their Credit Card. Here’s Why.
I ride Amtrak more than almost anyone I know, except for maybe my friend who works for Amtrak and rides for free. I’ve slept on overnight trains in coach, ridden in the private rooms, taken just about every train that…
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I Rode Wanda Coach From NYC to Albany. Here’s What You Should Know.
I rode Wanda Coach from Midtown Manhattan to Albany for $20 cash. Where it picks up, what the bus is like, and whether this Chinatown bus is a scam.
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Spirit Airlines Is Dead. Here’s What I’d Fly (or Ride) Instead
Spirit Airlines shut down in May 2026. Here’s what I’d fly (or ride) instead, from Frontier and Breeze to basic economy fares and the buses people forget.
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The 4 Ways to Get from NYC to Vermont on Transit, From a Local
I grew up in Vermont and go back without a car or a plane. Here is every car-free way from NYC to Vermont, and which one fits where you are headed.
