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Yeah..we didn't do that because the people we traveled with didn't want ->

to, but I STILL thoroughly enjoyed the train ride (I guess you'd call it the "local") despite takinf longer with a lot of stops... Definitely get the better seats thuogh!
Posted: 01/08/2025 at 12:00 PM ET
(In response to this post by Vtskier1)

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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