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[deleted] t1_je0p5ba wrote

Reply to comment by jeb_hoge in Cherry Blossom Festival by OrdinaryAgency7304

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jeb_hoge t1_je0pfag wrote

Not in my experience, at least Staples Mill to Alexandria. Two hours from start to finish, for a round trip cost that's equal or less than gas and parking fees. But throw in Main Street Station or Union Station, and yeah, it can have some uncertainty.

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FalloutRip t1_je1a6bs wrote

Booked in advance its WAY cheaper than gas + parking. Tickets for off-peak/ non-commuting hours are maybe $20-30 round trip if you book even a few weeks ahead. Day-of it'll depend on how sold the train is, but the most expensive ticket I've paid was maybe $60, which is still worth it to not deal with the drive.

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szeis4cookie t1_je18hhe wrote

...more unpredictable than driving? While there are certainly delay factors on the train, the train is door-to-door at least comparable to driving, and if you're travelling during DC rush hour, hours faster.

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BatmansNygma t1_je1nrzr wrote

A lot of money has been allocated to VA rail under the infrastructure bill. It'll be a while before we see anything though sadly

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PimpOfJoytime t1_je2820t wrote

If you take the NE regional trains, they’re 99% reliable.

If you take the Palmetto or Silver Star, those are dicey on their best days.

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