Morning everyone.
Have got to be in NYC this September for a few weeks. Being a Brit expat out here in NZ, every flight comes in via LA.
So, my question(s) to the Americans amongst you:
a)Is it better to fly into LA and get a plane across to NYC or
b)Get a train from LA to NYC.
The principle concern is cost. As an impoverished ex-student, it's got to cost as little as possible. Also, haven't got my full driving license yet (counting down the days) so can't hire a car when I'm over there.
All advice welcome as to the cheapest way to do it.
Cheers.
LA to NYC can be incredibly inexpensive. Train tickets are usually cheaper for most destinations, and you can take your own food on board. and walk around, and see the country, but LA to NYC is a very very busy route and "bargains" are available. Check the discount ticket services online for pricing.
Originally posted by coquetteSome trains are now nearly as expensive as airplanes. However, with everyone raising prices because of gasoline the prices may change hourly. It takes 3 days to get from Arizona to Wisconsin, so add two days to that for your trip, if you go by train.
LA to NYC can be incredibly inexpensive. Train tickets are usually cheaper for most destinations, and you can take your own food on board. and walk around, and see the country, but LA to NYC is a very very busy route and "bargains" are available. Check the discount ticket services online for pricing.
Originally posted by the one00~ $400 for a cross-country flight.
Morning everyone.
Have got to be in NYC this September for a few weeks. Being a Brit expat out here in NZ, every flight comes in via LA.
So, my question(s) to the Americans amongst you:
a)Is it better to fly into LA and get a plane across to NYC or
b)Get a train from LA to NYC.
The principle concern is cost. As an impoverished ex-student, it's ...[text shortened]... a car when I'm over there.
All advice welcome as to the cheapest way to do it.
Cheers.
See if you can get tickets for a connecting flight, so you don't have to spend any time in LA.
Originally posted by the one00It's way easier to fly.
Morning everyone.
Have got to be in NYC this September for a few weeks. Being a Brit expat out here in NZ, every flight comes in via LA.
So, my question(s) to the Americans amongst you:
a)Is it better to fly into LA and get a plane across to NYC or
b)Get a train from LA to NYC.
The principle concern is cost. As an impoverished ex-student, it's ...[text shortened]... a car when I'm over there.
All advice welcome as to the cheapest way to do it.
Cheers.
But the the East-West coast railroad is an amazing feat of engineering and well worth travelling to get a good picture of the diversity in the American landscape.
The question is thus: Do you want to get from A to B, or do you want to experience something?
Originally posted by shavixmirGood point! You will also meet a fascinating cross-section of humanity on a train. It's not nearly as anonymous as an airplane because you're basically in the same room with these people for days.
It's way easier to fly.
But the the East-West coast railroad is an amazing feat of engineering and well worth travelling to get a good picture of the diversity in the American landscape.
The question is thus: Do you want to get from A to B, or do you want to experience something?
check student ticket prices on amtrak.com. also there are deals on amtrak that are kind of like europass but that are only available to international passport holders.
it takes about 2 days or so to get halfway across the country via train. out train was delayed once for four hours (due to freight trains) on a california to texas train and pulled into san antonio at 2:30 AM instead of 10:30 PM.
http://www.bookingbuddy.com/ is a portal to multiple fare search sites.