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Old Aug 2nd, 2002 | 09:45 AM
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nola
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Greyhound or Amtrak?
just read thread about scary bus travel in USA (am British) - was planning to wander by Greyhound from Savannah thru Smokies to Washington but now wondering if train would be safer (providing they stay on the tracks)
 
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Old Aug 2nd, 2002 | 10:30 AM
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Nola:

I'd go by train it is a lot more pleasant trip and no, Amtrak is not always involved in accidents. It's just that the press gets carried away with any incident that comes along.

 
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Old Aug 2nd, 2002 | 10:32 AM
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The trains follow far fewer routes than the buses, and generally cost more, but are a FAR more comfortable and civilized way to travel. Amtrak, which operates the trains, has a variety of special deals, packages, and offers available thorugh their web site.
 
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Old Aug 2nd, 2002 | 10:32 AM
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Take Amtrak. It has bus connections for places the train does not go. Greyhound is not safe, not clean and not worth it.
 
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Old Aug 2nd, 2002 | 10:39 AM
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Always check how far apart airfare is from train fare some times there is little to no difference.

 
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Old Aug 2nd, 2002 | 01:17 PM
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nola
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thanks for your help
 
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