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dans93

I used to take Amtrak DC --> NY quite a bit.

I imagine this is the "regional train" which just means more stops. I prefer the train for that trip to NYC b/c you can just get on and be done with it. No security, no lines, no moving from one place to another, etc. Just get your seat, and you can read until you get off in PHI. One thing that might be worth it (if available) is paying a little extra to reserve a particular seat. that way you don't have to worry about trying to get on train right away, or moving around to a better seat when people get on and off in DC. This may require business class, but last time I bought a ticket for my daughter the price difference was minimal.
Posted: 01/08/2025 at 08:56 AM ET
(In response to this post by Hokie101)

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Amtrak Norfolk to Philadelphia
Hokie101 • 01/08/25 08:48 AM ET
Hey there! Amtrak Norfolk parking update
GOHOKEE • 01/27/25 12:36 PM ET
Thanks for update Much appreciated **
Hokie101 • 01/27/25 01:34 PM ET
I went to Philly on Amtrak from Norfolk this past July. No issues
GOHOKEE • 01/08/25 06:45 PM ET
Looks like a pro-train crowd... one other important note
dans93 • 01/08/25 02:11 PM ET
Good advice. Ridership has been going up over the last few years and
No Clue • 01/08/25 02:31 PM ET
A counter to that. If you're travelling on a normally less busy day, the
Late 80s Hokie • 01/08/25 02:16 PM ET
What are the busy days?**
EDGEMAN • 01/08/25 02:18 PM ET
You want to sit on the right hand side of the train if possible.
lilhokie525 • 01/08/25 12:58 PM ET
but on the left side you get to see cars parked on 95 :)**
Vienna_Hokie • 01/08/25 01:03 PM ET
And THAT is my favorite part of Amtrak from Richmond to DC. **
RhinoVT • 01/08/25 02:44 PM ET
Cons--you're going to Philadelphia.**
vthhhi • 01/08/25 12:25 PM ET
No, but have done Richmond to NYC a few times and we LOVE it! I think you->
HOKIERIT • 01/08/25 11:55 AM ET
Spend the money to go Business Class. Reserved seating and more leg room.
KeithHokie89 • 01/08/25 11:43 AM ET
^^^this^^^ it isn't that much more iirc**
HOKIERIT • 01/08/25 11:56 AM ET
I've taken the train from Norfolk quite a few times. I've never had an
No Clue • 01/08/25 10:40 AM ET
What's the average time for that trip?**
EDGEMAN • 01/08/25 12:44 PM ET
Norfolk to NYC is about 8.5 hours and about 5 to DC**
No Clue • 01/08/25 01:11 PM ET
Sounds like a valid option to air travel.**
EDGEMAN • 01/08/25 02:16 PM ET
Definitely if heading north. If heading south, need to start from Richmond
No Clue • 01/08/25 02:26 PM ET
Recommend timing the more regional train from Norfolk to DC so you can
Vtskier1 • 01/08/25 10:22 AM ET
Is it? You could theoretically save 20 minutes on Acela
No Clue • 01/08/25 10:44 AM ET
I used to commute to PHL & NY from DC quite a bit. Acela is worth it IMO
Vtskier1 • 01/08/25 11:03 AM ET
Yeah..we didn't do that because the people we traveled with didn't want ->
HOKIERIT • 01/08/25 12:00 PM ET
I have NOT done THAT trip, but I used to take Amtrak quite a bit when I
Late 80s Hokie • 01/08/25 09:29 AM ET
Unless you plan on talking on your phone, get a seat in the quiet car.**
vawter85 • 01/08/25 09:26 AM ET
And if you plan on talking on your phone, CHANGE YOUR PLAN. Just DON'T. **
RhinoVT • 01/08/25 10:06 AM ET
I take Amtrak from Newport News to DC frequently
Vienna_Hokie • 01/08/25 09:18 AM ET
I've only taken one train trip in my life, but I remember thinking ...
Nova Hokie 95 • 01/08/25 09:38 AM ET
Norfolk parking is easy.
GoTechGo • 01/08/25 09:14 AM ET
I used to take Amtrak DC --> NY quite a bit. ◄
dans93 • 01/08/25 08:56 AM ET
Yep, just did it this past Thur-Sat, well, from BWI that is...
`lag • 01/08/25 09:28 AM ET