Traveling By Train From Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach - TravBuddy

We wanted to try taking a train back to CT. since we were all moved in VA. we did not want to rent a car. we wanted to relax on the trip back. we had unfinished business.

we bought 2 coach tickets one way from VA beach to New London, CT for $70 each. the trip starts at 2:15pm - 5:30am (next day)= 15hr, as opposed to a 10hr drive with stops.

you have an option to upgrade to business class:
* Standard AC electrical outlets for every pair of seats
* A complimentary non-alcoholic beverage served in the Cafe Car (Available on many short-to medium-distance trips. Not available on Acela Express.)
* Conference tables
* Complimentary newspaper (on some trips)
* Comfortable headrests and footrests
* Fold-down tray tables
* Overhead reading lights
* Overhead luggage racks

we were lucky the train was not full. we were both able to take up 4 seats to stretch out to sleep. there was also a dining car. however, we packed our own dinner and drinks.

this was a fun experience. i would not want to take a train to CT again. it felt like i was flying to europe. i would use amtrak to go to DC, philly, and NYC next time.

***TIPS***

- VA beach & Norfolk are NOT train stations. it's an amtrak bus station to take you to the Newport News train station. i would just drive to newport news or williamsburg train station.

- this is a convenient way to go to DC. DC has excellent transportation. you don't need a car.

- i would bring a laptop to watch movies. there are plugs near the seats.

- just like buying plane tickets. buy train tickets as early as possible. there are also options to get discounts.


***38 STOPS, 644 MILES, AND 17 HRS TRAVEL TIME***


Virginia Beach, VA (BUS STATION)
Norfolk, VA (BUS STATION)
Newport News, VA
Williamsburg, VA
Richmond, VA
Main St. Station
Staples Mill Rd.
Ashland, VA
Fredericksburg, VA
Quantico, VA
Woodbridge, VA
Franconia/Springfield, VA
Alexandria, VA
Washington, DC (1 1/2 LAYOVER)
New Carrollton, MD
BWI Airport, MD
Baltimore, MD
Aberdeen, MD
Wilmington, DE
Philadelphia, PA
Trenton, NJ
Metropark, NJ
Newark Int'l Apt NJ
Newark, NJ
New York, NY
New Rochelle, NY
Stamford, CT
Bridgeport,CT
New Haven, CT
Old Saybrook, CT
New London, CT
Mystic, CT
Westerly, RI
Kingston, RI
Providence, RI
Boston, MA
Back Bay
South Station