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abcpdo t1_iwq0pd5 wrote
Reply to comment by YoYoMoMa in Thanks to everyone that introduced me to using the MARC train for my DC work commute! by cherrychampagnetoast
By the way it’s $18 from Newark DE to Trenton on Septa, and it takes 2 hours on that alone if you luck out and have 0 min transfer wait.
wookiee_borg t1_iwq07ue wrote
Didn’t Nottingham do a limited strike earlier this year? I feel like I read an open letter from them about it. They have that walk-up store less than a half-mile away at the movie theater, and it sounded like the two groups of employees get treated very differently.
abcpdo t1_iwq027z wrote
Reply to comment by YoYoMoMa in Thanks to everyone that introduced me to using the MARC train for my DC work commute! by cherrychampagnetoast
I never said it was better or worse than Amtrak. You brought that up. I was replying the other person to say it isn’t the perk they think it might be. For $30 and 3 transfers with wait time in between you’re better off driving up than taking 4 commuter trains.
YoYoMoMa t1_iwpz6g2 wrote
Reply to comment by abcpdo in Thanks to everyone that introduced me to using the MARC train for my DC work commute! by cherrychampagnetoast
Right. This was a month out. So not super far in advance, but not last minute.
The point is, saying Amtrak costs $20-50 is pretty disingenuous to what most people end up paying. Dropping down to $30 from $100 is significant for a lot of people. especially if it doesn't add too much time.
abcpdo t1_iwpyt2o wrote
Reply to comment by YoYoMoMa in Thanks to everyone that introduced me to using the MARC train for my DC work commute! by cherrychampagnetoast
The closer to departure date the higher the cost.
lexabear t1_iwpyrml wrote
Reply to comment by wcmotel in Best Chicken Wing Quest - Update 6 by wcmotel
I didn't develop a point-based scoring system, but following your posts made me wish I had. I just have an overall descriptive rating. Likewise, no formal categories, but I think about things like size, quality of chips, quality of cheese, variety of toppings, and distribution of toppings. My findings so far have been that even mediocre nachos are still nachos, so no major disappointments this far.
So far our favorite has been El Buffalo in Canton. Looking forward to trying more nachos.
SeanMcAdvance OP t1_iwpyonh wrote
Reply to comment by harleyvrod09 in Broken down on 695 by SeanMcAdvance
Literally I have t mobile and apparently I have a grandfathered plan that doesn’t include that. But it’s only within 5 miles, and I’m 9 from home.
SeanMcAdvance OP t1_iwpylz1 wrote
Reply to comment by Naive-Raisin4134 in Broken down on 695 by SeanMcAdvance
So it’s such a weird spot, but struggling financially and I believe we just took that off a couple months ago.
Spherest t1_iwpyg2e wrote
Reply to comment by harleyvrod09 in Broken down on 695 by SeanMcAdvance
Some times also your credit card will offer it too
ListlessLlama t1_iwpy6gj wrote
Reply to Thanks to everyone that introduced me to using the MARC train for my DC work commute! by cherrychampagnetoast
If you ever need to drive into DC, take I-95 instead of 295, no matter what the GPS screams at you. Unless there is an accident blocking all lanes on 95, it’s faster. Just one car can block the passing lane on 295 and it happens every time.
harleyvrod09 t1_iwpxtuw wrote
Reply to Broken down on 695 by SeanMcAdvance
Most people don’t realize but a lot of times you get roadside service from your cell phone carrier….. one of those extras that people rarely realize they have signed up for.
plain-rice t1_iwpxt9z wrote
Striking might actually work for them. Good luck replacing those employees right now
badfeminist710 t1_iwpxq23 wrote
Reply to Broken down on 695 by SeanMcAdvance
Chrishelles Towing - (410) 900-4512
They helped my husband and I out a while back. It was $100 and he accepted credit cards.
YoYoMoMa t1_iwpxezq wrote
Reply to comment by abcpdo in Thanks to everyone that introduced me to using the MARC train for my DC work commute! by cherrychampagnetoast
Even leaving on the following Saturday, you wont find any tickets under $100 unless the are arriving late ($74 to get there at midnight).
jnyerere89 t1_iwpxdpe wrote
Reply to Thanks to everyone that introduced me to using the MARC train for my DC work commute! by cherrychampagnetoast
I swear if I worked in DC the MARC would be a no-brainer. Unfortunately I work in Virginia. The worst part of it (Winchester, VA). That 2 hr drive is grueling.
railbirds t1_iwpxdp6 wrote
Reply to Broken down on 695 by SeanMcAdvance
Not sure about cost, but if you call MDOT they will provide roadside assistance if you’re broken down on any interstate.
Worth a shot, hope this helps: 410-582-5650
abcpdo t1_iwpwlp3 wrote
Reply to comment by YoYoMoMa in Thanks to everyone that introduced me to using the MARC train for my DC work commute! by cherrychampagnetoast
I typically look for weekends so that might be why.
Naive-Raisin4134 t1_iwpwk0j wrote
Reply to Broken down on 695 by SeanMcAdvance
Your insurance doesn't have towing included?
coys21 t1_iwpwi9r wrote
Reply to comment by MD_Weedman in north charles st and nottingham square starbucks on strike by bloodston_e
Even if it was twice the cost, I would still make it at home just so I wouldn't have to step foot in Wal-Mart.
abcpdo t1_iwpwglx wrote
Reply to comment by essmithsd in Thanks to everyone that introduced me to using the MARC train for my DC work commute! by cherrychampagnetoast
amtrak sales. they had a $19 anywhere to anywhere on NEC last year
essmithsd t1_iwpwbbz wrote
Reply to comment by abcpdo in Thanks to everyone that introduced me to using the MARC train for my DC work commute! by cherrychampagnetoast
lol what? find me a 20 dollar fare to NYC from Baltimore please
YoYoMoMa t1_iwpw68j wrote
Reply to comment by abcpdo in Thanks to everyone that introduced me to using the MARC train for my DC work commute! by cherrychampagnetoast
To NYC? Even when I am booking months out for mid week midday departures I have never gotten anything below $50.
Like I just picked a random Friday in December and one way prices $104 for a 5am departure. $164 for anytime after that in the am. Only price lower than $100 gets you there after midnight.
Evening-Ad5478 OP t1_iwpvlo0 wrote
Reply to Getting Rid of My Car by Evening-Ad5478
Thanks everyone! I’m gonna go the donation route. Appreciate the input
abcpdo t1_iwpvgqd wrote
Reply to comment by YoYoMoMa in Thanks to everyone that introduced me to using the MARC train for my DC work commute! by cherrychampagnetoast
amtrak isn't typically that expensive. as low as $20. typically ~$60. and 0 transfers.
also I believe you would have to transfer in Philly as well on the Septa. so 3 transfers?
CommercialFox3565 t1_iwq0pq5 wrote
Reply to Where can I find Baltimore rat apparel? by 1000digeridoos
I haven't been there lately, but I think EC Pops in Fells has rat stuff