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RVAPerson804 t1_ja9ug0m wrote

Seriously asking---How is going by train from Ashland to Richmond, is it practical?

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and how is going up to DC from Ashland by train? How expensive?

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hammmy3467 t1_ja9wpm9 wrote

Ashland to Richmond is $7 each way. Ashland to DC is anywhere from $15-40.

The first train out is at 5:30 am back to Ashland. Doable if you plan on really tying one on the night before, just don’t miss the first stop.

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Ms-Pamplemousse t1_ja9x9js wrote

I don't think all the trains from Ashland go into the city. Some stop at the Staples mill station only, which doesn't do you a lot of good. Additionally if you check the time tables you'll see that it's pretty useless for the evening hours.

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RVAPerson804 t1_ja9xcrd wrote

Yeah, Staples Mill is useless

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RVAPerson804 t1_jacsdps wrote

What? If you don't have a car and dont want to uber how do you get from Staple Mill to downtown?

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GMUcovidta t1_ja9w4wr wrote

Amtrak is very unreliable, but if you book in advance you can get tickets to DC for as low as $10

Richmond to Ashland you should Uber if you don't want to drive

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choicebutts t1_jaaegq6 wrote

I went to D.C. from Staples Mill for $11 each way with a handicapped discount. Regular fare coach is $15 each way.

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