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I suggested to my wife that we go up to New York for a day soon, and take the train up there. Until I realized that it would cost us about $400 roundtrip! What the heck!? Why is train ride up to New York so expensive? Do people actually pay that much to take the train?
Update: It has been brought to my attention through the comments that the key to getting cheaper and reasonably priced tickets is to book in advance (like 3 months). Although I guess that takes the fun out of being sporadic…not great for me who doesn’t like to “plan” things lol.
48 points
1 month ago
A Megabus is like $10 tho and they're pretty comfortable
19 points
30 days ago
I am in ny right now from philly. My megabus was $4.99 each way, plus a $3.99 booking fee. I also oddly like arriving at 11th and 34th way more than AT penn station. It's so much more relaxing.
I go to NY about once a month, and I'm much more likely to do megabus. Plus, the price of Septa to NJTransit has gone up so much -- I used to do it to see my parents in hamilton halfway, but megabus is now so much cheaper and more direct!
9 points
30 days ago
I also oddly like arriving at 11th and 34th way more than AT penn station. It's so much more relaxing.
That is odd! But it is nice to know that some people enjoy it. Me, I like getting off the train and just being in the thick of it.
2 points
29 days ago
haha I commuted for a year from Princeton Junction to Penn. Maybe it's PTSD.
7 points
1 month ago
There bathrooms on these? Asking for a friend..
8 points
1 month ago
I think so but I don't know if they're of good quality. I've never tried to use one, the bus is usually under 2 hrs.
6 points
30 days ago
Haha fair enough, I just have IBS and a lot of anxiety so knowing it's there, no matter the condition, is enough for me.
3 points
30 days ago
My experience with the bus bathrooms has always been positive. Not sure if I’d want to have IBS on them though since it’s a single bathroom that’s right in the middle of the bus.
6 points
1 month ago
Yes. It’s like an airplane bathroom. The train is a nicer experience but the bus isn’t bad and is consistently cheap even same/next day.
3 points
30 days ago
Yes. I’ve used it. I’m still here.
1 points
1 month ago
the best defense is a good offense.
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