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Acela_Quest
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Hey!
Looking to take a trip in Late Sept-early Oct, and was from DC to NYC.
As a train nut, and quite fond of the Acela the only 2 times I rode (last was probably easily 6+ years ago).
I know the cost and time is not usually worth it for most, but I want to splurge, enjoy a nice trip
Though, I want to avoid the 'Acela' crowd so to speak. I figured normal rush hours was same as anything else, But was just curious if any frequent riders of DC to NY route would know the least crowded Acela up?
I figured the everything from the 5am - 9 am train is just packed with business suits.
10:55 good?
Also on way back, I take it the high noon train from NY to DC?
Only reason I ask is, well, I know Acela isn't all 1x2 seating and some 2x2 seating... and I can't stand it.. My anxiety just freaks me out just sitting across from someone for 3hrs on a train ride.. Least crowded, the better Get a nice seat on right side up, left side down, I remember that rule for the scenery (little there is!)
Would love a sunrise train or sun setting train, but it be both weekdays up and back, and I really don't want to deal with the mass business suits...
Cheers!
Looking to take a trip in Late Sept-early Oct, and was from DC to NYC.
As a train nut, and quite fond of the Acela the only 2 times I rode (last was probably easily 6+ years ago).
I know the cost and time is not usually worth it for most, but I want to splurge, enjoy a nice trip
Though, I want to avoid the 'Acela' crowd so to speak. I figured normal rush hours was same as anything else, But was just curious if any frequent riders of DC to NY route would know the least crowded Acela up?
I figured the everything from the 5am - 9 am train is just packed with business suits.
10:55 good?
Also on way back, I take it the high noon train from NY to DC?
Only reason I ask is, well, I know Acela isn't all 1x2 seating and some 2x2 seating... and I can't stand it.. My anxiety just freaks me out just sitting across from someone for 3hrs on a train ride.. Least crowded, the better Get a nice seat on right side up, left side down, I remember that rule for the scenery (little there is!)
Would love a sunrise train or sun setting train, but it be both weekdays up and back, and I really don't want to deal with the mass business suits...
Cheers!