NYC to NC - International Student

[Calum]

Hi Folks,

Could anyone give me any details or information about the train from NYC to Raleigh, NC. I was thinking of buying a Roomette and travelling down. It's about $150 cheaper than a flight.

Thank you!

 

[pennyk]

The Silver Star (train 91) is scheduled NY around 11:00 am and is scheduled to arrive in Raleigh shortly before 9:00 pm. The Silver Star is a long distance train that, although it has sleepers, does not have a dining car. It has a cafe car that serves snacks.

A description of the roomette is found here:

https://www.amtrak.com/servlet/Satellite?SnippetName=IBLegacy&pagename=am/AM_Snippet_C/SnippetWrapper&accomm=Viewliner%20Roomette%20NM

If it was my decision to make, I would travel by train rather than flying and would travel in a roomette (even without a dining car) rather than coach.

I hope you enjoy your stay in the US.

 

[Calum]

So, you recommend the train journey over the flight?

The no dining cart shouldn't be an issue, so long as there is somewhere to grab a sandwich or some light snacks. My only issue is my flight into NYC arrives at 3:50pm, thus, I will need to find somewhere to stay in NYC overnight - I hope it wont be too expensive.

P.S, Penny, I've been to Orlando a couple of times. Met some amazing people. Been to a couple of Orlando City Soccer matches and have some real close friends down there!

 

[pennyk]

Yes, hotel rooms in NYC can be expensive, although they can be reasonable at times. The further from the city you travel, the less expensive they are. I have stayed in Newark a few times when the NYC hotels were sky high. However, I spent last Saturday night in NYC and I paid only slightly more than I would have had I stayed in Newark. Sunday nights in NYC tend to be less expensive than weekdays.

Orlando City Soccer has "caught on" here and is extremely popular.

I would think most people on this forum would recommend a train journey over a flight.

 

[Guest]

Thank you for your help, Penny.

I might look into Couchsurfing or something, might save me $50.

 

[tomfuller]

You could take a late afternoon or evening Northeast Regional from Penn station to either Baltimore or Washington DC. The "Saver" coach fare is $49.

Both Baltimore and Washington have good HI Hostels which would be cheaper than a NYC hotel room.

The Silver Star gets to Baltimore about 2PM and Washington about 3PM which would give you some time for sightseeing in the morning in either city.