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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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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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.
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Amtrak Guest Rewards Points, Explained by a Frequent Rider
Last week I sat down to book a train from New York to Burlington, went to pay, and noticed I had enough points sitting in my account to cover the whole thing. My coach seat for seven hours up the…
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Amtrak for First Timers. 11 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Train
I’ve ridden Amtrak dozens of times. Here are the first-timer tips I wish I knew, from cafe cars to seats to sleeping overnight, so your first train runs smooth.
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My Amtrak Packing List: What I Bring on Every Train
I don’t pack much for the train. After dozens of Amtrak rides, including overnights in coach and a few in a roomette, my list has gotten shorter, not longer. I know what I use and what just adds weight to…
