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[deleted] OP t1_jcvlxsm wrote

Reply to comment by IamSauerKraut in Id Commuting In PA Philly to Harrisburg feasible? Has anyone done it? by [deleted]

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HomicidalHushPuppy t1_jcvoq07 wrote

Amtrak's monthly commuter pass for the Keystone line is about $490/month, so you're looking at almost $6k/year plus roughly 80 hours per week month in commuting time.

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IamSauerKraut t1_jcvo8v6 wrote

If you are willing to do it and can make it work, then power to you.

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itsallfornaught2 t1_jcwcdr9 wrote

Never forget about terrible weather though. Some places may require reliable transportation for that very reason. Hopefully that doesn't hinder your goal here.

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BlondeOnBicycle t1_jcwmf25 wrote

Is a train less reliable than a car in bad weather?

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Husky-LVR_81 t1_jcy3stn wrote

Absolutely yes. I’ve been stuck on the train many times bc of down power lines, engine issues, etc. Amtrak is great and comfy for commuting up and down the corridor but they come with their fair share of issues!

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BlondeOnBicycle t1_jd0yfha wrote

Huh. I used to commute via Amtrak multiple times a month and was once 20 minutes late. The folks who drove similar distances were late much more frequently. One was 3 hours late.

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