Train New York - Miami
Hi allI was just wondering if anyone has done the train from New York to Miami? I was thinking of doing it in mid Sept and understand that its a long trip (about 30 hours from what I've read) but thought it might be a cool way to see a bit of the countryside as I have such a short trip (1 week flying into NYC and out of Miami).
Can anyone recommend it? Think its better just to fly? Any suggestions appreciated!
Cheers
Rachel
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train travel along the eastern usa is not a way to 'see the countryside'you'll mostly see industrial wastelands, swamps and the traintrack side of run down neighborhoods.
i actually take the train when i'm in that part of the country but 'seeing the countryside' is not my motivation to travel this way
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If you just want to get from NY to Miami, then flying makes the most sense. If you want to stop a few places, especially smaller cities/towns, then perhaps not. If you just wanted to stop in, say Philadelphia and/or Washington, I'd say take the train that far and then fly on to Miami. If you want to pick a scenic route to Florida, such as further inland through the Shenandoah Valley and mountains, then rent a car. Check "Schedules" on the Amtrak Web site and see how much of the time you'd be in the train at night.6
I don't know, Bubba. NY to Washington on Amtrak is $60-70. The bus is ~$10 and has wifi.11
Last January, I drove DC-Miami and back in 4 days. It involved two very long drives, one of which was 14+ hours.You are planning on not only that, but from NYC (another 4 hours north), and going well out of the way, not to mention the fact that you actually want to spend time in NYC and Miami.
Do NOT drive.
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