Dr. TR
So my mom is thinking of getting a new car. IF you read my first question, she was thinking about a sedan. However, if at all, she's thinking about the Audi Q7 or the Volvo XC90...volvo has a great deal on maintenance until the end of june. Anyway, she wants the best she can get for the price, but not over $48,000. I said either or, they're both nice cars.
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They're both excellent. She should look at the Lexus which is the king ( queen?) of mid-luxury SUVs. She can get a Hybrid for that price.
They're both excellent. She should look at the Lexus which is the king ( queen?) of mid-luxury SUVs. She can get a Hybrid for that price.
baltimore to new york car or train which is faster?
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im going to Flushing, Queens, New York, NY and i wonder if i should take the amtrak in Baltimore or just drive non stop from Frederick. plus how much are tickets is there a long line or wait anything else that will hold me up?
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1) For amtrak, reservations are required on all trains. Discount tickets must be purchased at least 14 days before departure. If not, you will pay full price. The price varies dependning on when you are booking, so you should check out amtrak.com and sample some dates. Just to give you an idea, your fare may vary from as low as about $45 to as high as $100 or more, each way.
2) If you were going directly from Baltimore to NYC then Amtrak would be definitely faster. However your trip will involve a drive from Frederick to Baltimore, and also a separate train itinerary from NYC to Queens. Therefore, the answer will depend on how flexible your schedule is. If you can catch certain trains and make right connections, the train may still be faster. If you can catch no traffic, the roads may still be faster. Ultimately, it should come down to your personal timing AND personal preference.
3) Do the environment and your health a favor, and take the train. Car drives only make economical sense if you need your car at your destination, or if you are carpooling. In NY, you don't usually NEED a car with you, it becomes more of a luxury, or even just a burden, when you consider parking, tolls, and how much time you spend stuck in gridlock up there. I recommend the train, if you can make it work with the planning of proper fare. Amtrak allows exchanges for up to one year, but although there is no penalty for doing so, you are subject to fare increases if you do not use your original reservation.
1) For amtrak, reservations are required on all trains. Discount tickets must be purchased at least 14 days before departure. If not, you will pay full price. The price varies dependning on when you are booking, so you should check out amtrak.com and sample some dates. Just to give you an idea, your fare may vary from as low as about $45 to as high as $100 or more, each way.
2) If you were going directly from Baltimore to NYC then Amtrak would be definitely faster. However your trip will involve a drive from Frederick to Baltimore, and also a separate train itinerary from NYC to Queens. Therefore, the answer will depend on how flexible your schedule is. If you can catch certain trains and make right connections, the train may still be faster. If you can catch no traffic, the roads may still be faster. Ultimately, it should come down to your personal timing AND personal preference.
3) Do the environment and your health a favor, and take the train. Car drives only make economical sense if you need your car at your destination, or if you are carpooling. In NY, you don't usually NEED a car with you, it becomes more of a luxury, or even just a burden, when you consider parking, tolls, and how much time you spend stuck in gridlock up there. I recommend the train, if you can make it work with the planning of proper fare. Amtrak allows exchanges for up to one year, but although there is no penalty for doing so, you are subject to fare increases if you do not use your original reservation.
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