# Anyone ever take a train? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 4, 2009, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490 "2009-02-04T16:26:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RobtC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/51bf81/32.png) [@RobtC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobtC)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/1 "2009-02-04T16:26:56Z")
I’m thinking about going to NYC in March for a Sabres game. I have five other friends going who are all taking the Amtrak over there, I’ve never been on a train though. Plus it’s like $130, I could almost fly there for that much. Any opinions? Anyone have discount codes for Amtrak? ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/2 "2009-02-04T16:29:24Z")
Its overpriced…it takes forever…it would be my absolute last resort for travel…right after walking at the bottom of the list. ---
**Author:** ![sureshot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot/32/7578_2.png) [@sureshot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/3 "2009-02-04T16:30:04Z")
It is not comfortable at all. In fact the amtrak i took to NYC a couple years ago was possibly the worst traveling I’ve ever done. The plastic seats are surprisingly harder than plastic and the angle of the back to the seat was an amazing 75%. Not 105%, 75%. Yuck. ---
**Author:** ![fiend540](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bcef8e/32.png) [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/4 "2009-02-04T16:33:43Z")
It does beat a greyhound though ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/5 "2009-02-04T16:37:54Z")
> [@fiend540](#): > > It does beat a greyhound though Truth. Trains still absolutely suck though. ---
**Author:** ![Silver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/silver/32/4953_2.png) [@Silver](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Silver)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/6 "2009-02-04T17:31:43Z")
If you take a sleeper car, it fucking rocks. Dave and I have taken the train out to Montana several times, and when in the sleeper car they give you champagne, wine and cheese tasting, your own attendant, etc. It’s pricey, and probably not the best option for just going to NYC, but don’t count it out if you have the money for longer trips. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/7 "2009-02-04T17:35:10Z")
If everyone piles in a big car and drives it will cost everyone like ten bucks for gas. And you can be on your own schedule, not the trains. ---
**Author:** ![dawn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dawn/32/7209_2.png) [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/8 "2009-02-04T17:50:04Z")
I like taking trains. ---
**Author:** ![mindless](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mindless/32/7286_2.png) [@mindless](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mindless)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/9 "2009-02-04T17:52:31Z")
> [@dawn](#): > > I like taking trains. :lol::lol::lol::lol: ---
**Author:** ![dawn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dawn/32/7209_2.png) [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/10 "2009-02-04T17:53:44Z")
Yeah that came out incredibly wrong eh? I meant I enjoy the scenery and shit. I think trains are neat. ---
**Author:** ![mindless](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mindless/32/7286_2.png) [@mindless](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mindless)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/11 "2009-02-04T17:59:56Z")
Trains of dudes?? ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/12 "2009-02-04T18:29:28Z")
nyspeed is not a train. ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/13 "2009-02-04T18:34:06Z")
yep, vive la france ![http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/TGV-Paris.Gare.de.Lyon.2007.JPG](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/TGV-Paris.Gare.de.Lyon.2007.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/14 "2009-02-04T18:35:04Z")
Rent an SUV if none of you have one. Between the car, gas and parking I’m sure it will be a lot less per person than the train. ---
**Author:** ![ryanbgb22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7feea3/32.png) [@ryanbgb22](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanbgb22)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/15 "2009-02-04T18:35:28Z")
Drive to yonkers, or somewhere else above the city, and take a train from there. Its cheap, quick, and you can avoid driving in the city. ---
**Author:** ![PsngrSeatsR4Boys](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psngrseatsr4boys/32/3078_2.png) [@PsngrSeatsR4Boys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PsngrSeatsR4Boys)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/16 "2009-02-04T18:54:31Z")
taking the train to NYC is long and painful. but i’m sure with friends it would be pretty fun. ---
**Author:** ![mechanicalmadness](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mechanicalmadness/32/5022_2.png) [@mechanicalmadness](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mechanicalmadness)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/17 "2009-02-04T19:22:36Z")
Been on a few while i was overseas. i actually enjoyed it. Its kind of like beer. its an aquired taste. ---
**Author:** ![buffalo\_vr4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ea924/32.png) [@buffalo\_vr4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/buffalo_vr4)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/18 "2009-02-04T20:41:30Z")
amtrak sucks cock compared to the bullet train i took while in japan. ---
**Author:** ![dmoffitt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dmoffitt/32/7455_2.png) [@dmoffitt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dmoffitt)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/19 "2009-02-04T20:51:11Z")
Coach sucks balls. The non “Limited” trains suck balls (they stop a lot and aren’t meant for long-distance trips, more for .5-1hr jaunts). I’ve taken a LOT of various trips on the train and the key is as Cassie said, sleeper car. Even if it’s not an overnight trip, your meals are included, you often get a private bathroom, and you have room to spread out, work, not worry about your stuff, and true SERVICE. ---
**Author:** ![khoveraki](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/khoveraki/32/5131_2.png) [@khoveraki](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/khoveraki)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490/20 "2009-02-04T20:55:48Z")
Everyone is being such a bitch. The train to NYC is super cheap and not that bad. I’d highly recommend it if you don’t want to spend a lot of cash. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-take-a-train/62490.md?page=2)