Trains Not an Inauguration Option?
I have a friend trying to make it into DC for the Inauguration scene, and I looked to see if he could take Amtrak or Marc to avoid the traffic jams. Seems neither may be an option. Amtrak is almost all sold out from Monday through Wednesday. MARC is sold out January 20th, but has first come-first go policy for Monday and Wednesday. I think this means trains are no longer an Inauguration transportation option, as even if he could get a seat, the inevitable delays may be longer than just driving down from Baltimore. Or just walking.
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5 Responses to “Trains Not an Inauguration Option?”
January 9th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
VRE’s running on their holiday schedule, though I’m unaware if they’re sold out or not.
January 9th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
VRE is not running holiday schedule, they are running a special inauguration schedule. Tickets are still available.
January 9th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Excellent, thanks! For those who need a link: http://www.vre.org/Inauguration09/main.html
January 9th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
And while Baltimore-DC trains are almost sold out, Philly to DC trains are not. I’m advising a buy of the Philly ticket (or anywhere north of Balt) and just get on in Baltimore.
January 9th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Even if you could drive in, where would you park?