New York to New Orleans
Jul 12th, 2019 | 11:50 PM
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New York to New Orleans
Have driven across the USA many years ago,but now I am a senior I prefer I different mode of transport.we plan to start in New York and head south by bus,the first destination Baltimore around a 4 hour journey? Then stay overnight,continue our journey the next day to travel around 4 hours or there about?i have read negative reviews regarding bus journeys in the USA.we shall be travelling in the mornings.does anyone have any suggestions of places to stay on our way to New Orleans?
does not have to be a large city just a place with hotels and restaurants,a bit of character and safe?
many thanks John.
does not have to be a large city just a place with hotels and restaurants,a bit of character and safe?
many thanks John.
Jul 13th, 2019 | 02:45 AM
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Oh, my. You should just go to the bus station and see if this is what you want to do. I am VERY much a senior and would NEVER at this point in my life go near a bus trip. And I don't think you will even find it very economical with the advent of the low cost carriers. Just my opinion.
Dirty and possibly dangerous, maybe particularly to a senior.
Dirty and possibly dangerous, maybe particularly to a senior.
Jul 13th, 2019 | 03:06 AM
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Oh, my. You should just go to the bus station and see if this is what you want to do. I am VERY much a senior and would NEVER at this point in my life go near a bus trip. And I don't think you will even find it very economical with the advent of the low cost carriers. Just my opinion.
Dirty and possibly dangerous, maybe particularly to a senior.
Dirty and possibly dangerous, maybe particularly to a senior.
Thanks for your quick reply,maybe I shall look at Amtrak?have you experienced this option?
regards john.
regards john.
Jul 13th, 2019 | 04:54 AM
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Hi John,
I have taken Amtrak throughout the US and Greyhound on numerous occasions. There’s one Amtrak train daily from New York to New Orleans, called the Crescent, so you would be limited to its schedule to get past North Carolina. Be aware that Amtrak has issues sometimes with lateness on its long-distance routes—my suggestion for sanity is plan as if it’s going to be late and be pleased if it’s not.
A more expensive option would be the sleeper, but it gets you more comfortably than economy class between the 2 cities, with a bed and meals included in the dining car and nicer waiting areas in DC and NY. If you wanted to split up the journey, there are a variety of good options on the route: Washington DC, Charlottesville, Atlanta, as just a few ideas for stops that might be of interest.
As for buses, while I use them, I tend to do so for specific routes; schedules are limited and I would not recommend in the heavy traffic of the northeast. Unfortunately also, journeys by bus between two places of interest might be long (such as Atlanta to New Orleans).
Do note that there are lots of trains from NY to DC and a few more that go a bit beyond, so for the beginning leg, you would not be limited to the Crescent’s schedule.
Have fun fun whatever you decide! I’ve enjoyed the Crescent in my sleeper roomette, but there tend to be 2 camps. Those that love it and those that hate it. In a way, DC to New Orleans is a good test run to see if the train is something you’d like.
Best wishes, Daniel
I have taken Amtrak throughout the US and Greyhound on numerous occasions. There’s one Amtrak train daily from New York to New Orleans, called the Crescent, so you would be limited to its schedule to get past North Carolina. Be aware that Amtrak has issues sometimes with lateness on its long-distance routes—my suggestion for sanity is plan as if it’s going to be late and be pleased if it’s not.
A more expensive option would be the sleeper, but it gets you more comfortably than economy class between the 2 cities, with a bed and meals included in the dining car and nicer waiting areas in DC and NY. If you wanted to split up the journey, there are a variety of good options on the route: Washington DC, Charlottesville, Atlanta, as just a few ideas for stops that might be of interest.
As for buses, while I use them, I tend to do so for specific routes; schedules are limited and I would not recommend in the heavy traffic of the northeast. Unfortunately also, journeys by bus between two places of interest might be long (such as Atlanta to New Orleans).
Do note that there are lots of trains from NY to DC and a few more that go a bit beyond, so for the beginning leg, you would not be limited to the Crescent’s schedule.
Have fun fun whatever you decide! I’ve enjoyed the Crescent in my sleeper roomette, but there tend to be 2 camps. Those that love it and those that hate it. In a way, DC to New Orleans is a good test run to see if the train is something you’d like.
Best wishes, Daniel
Jul 13th, 2019 | 11:31 AM
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Amtrak would be a much better option than the Greyhound (when they release people from prison they often issue them a Greyhound bus ticket) plus you can walk around, has a dining car usually, etc. Can be late but that is because freight trains have priority since they own the tracks.
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