> can
someone tell me (who's done it) if it's practical to get to Boston
from NYC
by train? Amtrak is just to expensive (~120$ round trip).
I've taken the train between Boston and NYC a zillion times. Is it
"practical"...? Yes, of course. Train technology became practical many,
many, many years ago. It's also quicker than driving and you can relax,
plug in a laptop, eat, pee, or do whatever you like. It's quite a nice
trip actually.
Being pricey doesn't make it impractical. Just makes you cheap. However
it does cost less if you travel at an off-peak time and use a student or
AAA discount.
Nor is the drive so bad. Don't take 95 (the Bronx is a terrible ride);
instead take Tappan Zee, to the Westchester parkways, to 91, to 84, to 90
(Mass Pike) which takes you right to Cambridge. Four hours.
Or take a bus. Much cheaper that way.
