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Practical_Argument50 t1_j1kmpfz wrote

Drive to Loudon VA put truck on train take train down to Orlando.

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LostSharpieCap t1_j1kq48f wrote

This is the only civilized way to go to Orlando. Sit back, watch the world roll by, eat, drink, be merry.

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preppysurf t1_j1m85xz wrote

It’s not civilized at all. It’s a terrible experience. Much better to drive in the comforts of your own vehicle

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mikeyd1276 t1_j1mjejh wrote

civilized if you splurge for the roomette. Take a sleeping pill around 7:30, wake up almost there.

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choppedfiggs t1_j1kt5xz wrote

I always thought about this on the dozen trips I took to Florida from NJ and back but the cost negated the savings of not flying.

But I guess if you aren't doing it for the cost savings because of stuff you are bringing, it works

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Nexis4Jersey t1_j1ldrzt wrote

You have to book at least a few months out for this route to get a cheaper price. And travel in Coach which isn't all that bad on this route since the seating is more spaced out and built for long distance travel. Its a very popular service often selling out during peak snow bird traveling months and its one of a few routes that turns a profit.

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choppedfiggs t1_j1lfumk wrote

At its best, it's $90 a person and $325 for a pickup. At minimum that's $500. Plus when I checked prices right now out 2 months when no one is really traveling and it was $115 a person for coach, so $550.

And that $550 adds another 5 hours to your trip not including the other issues like time it might take to get on the train and situated. Plus of course the train leaves at a specific time so you have to stress about not hitting traffic on the way there and not arriving in time. So instead you arrive early which means you are wasting more time you could be driving.

It has pros obviously which is that you get to relax the whole time and it's more scenic and wear and tear on your vehicle and all that but the pros never overcame the cons of the cost plus time addition for me.

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Sinsid t1_j1l27zg wrote

How’s that work? Got a website?

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