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BmoreCityDOT OP t1_j9gitfo wrote
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BmoreCityDOT OP t1_j9gil15 wrote
Reply to comment by FelixandFriends in Fresh new Bellona Avenue Speed Bumps from last week! It was a beautiful day, so we were able to get a lot done! by BmoreCityDOT
Our apologies, we had asked our road crews to send us photos of work they were doing, and these old photos must have been sent by mistake.
No-Lunch4249 t1_j9giir6 wrote
Reply to comment by rfg217phs in Looking for tips for having to frequently make trips to NYC via train or bus. by stigochris
Amtrak doesn’t sit in traffic, at least not in the northeast corridor
No-Lunch4249 t1_j9gic3y wrote
Reply to Looking for tips for having to frequently make trips to NYC via train or bus. by stigochris
Amtrak sells its tickets in “buckets” starting with the cheapest, and as seats are booked the tickets become more expensive. I’ve definitely made that trip for as little as ~$50 on the Northeast Regional but I booked the tickets over a month in advance.
I definitely recommend the train, keep in mind even a coach seat on Amtrak is an experience comparable to business class on most airlines
the_balticat t1_j9ghrcl wrote
Reply to Looking for tips for having to frequently make trips to NYC via train or bus. by stigochris
I’ve been commuting between New York City and Baltimore for over three years. If you book Amtrak in advance (probably at least six weeks in advance, but it varies), you can almost always get a ticket for $29 or sometimes even less because they do have sales from time to time. Traveling near holidays can cost more but the key is to buy ahead of time. Bus is also an option. Wanderu.com is really handy for seeing options for bus and train in one place. Bus usually costs $25-$29, sometimes $40-50 if same day. I’ve taken the bus a few times and it wasn’t awful (I used Bolt Bus but they stopped coming to Baltimore, I think). One more thing, if you book your ticket through the Amtrak app, you can reschedule it on there if you need to. Even if you buy a basic ticket.
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Reply to comment by Animanialmanac in 95 to 295 Ramps and Road conditions within city Lines by why1200
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No-Ask47 t1_j9ghfis wrote
Reply to comment by rfg217phs in Looking for tips for having to frequently make trips to NYC via train or bus. by stigochris
I had a Megabug just not show up one time and customer service essentially shrugged.
Crlady t1_j9gh07e wrote
It’s really easy to do yourself with silica gel.
trymypi t1_j9gg665 wrote
Reply to comment by stigochris in Looking for tips for having to frequently make trips to NYC via train or bus. by stigochris
It's confusing, you need to make sure you choose the right starting station and final destination, not all lines stop at all places. Check the specific line that goes from here to there.
clebo99 t1_j9gfgow wrote
Reply to Looking for tips for having to frequently make trips to NYC via train or bus. by stigochris
Amtrak is perfect especially if you live in the city. I go up once in a while and I walk to the train station. Brings you right into Penn Station. Such an easy trip.
clebo99 t1_j9gf88b wrote
Reply to comment by fre_d_dy in Looking for tips for having to frequently make trips to NYC via train or bus. by stigochris
I wonder if they still have monthly passes to NY. It may be a few hundred dollars but if you go enough it would be worth it.
gaytee t1_j9gdkfi wrote
Reply to Looking for tips for having to frequently make trips to NYC via train or bus. by stigochris
Delta has non stop flights from BWI to JFK for ~$200. Unless you don’t like airports, there’s really no reason not to fly. Trains and busses get delayed just as frequently, so if you can optimize your time in the airport as much as you would have on the train, it’s reasonably cost effective.
gothaggis t1_j9gc0x8 wrote
Reply to comment by fre_d_dy in Looking for tips for having to frequently make trips to NYC via train or bus. by stigochris
yep, just got $28 each way for a trip booked in june
Pakaru t1_j9gbs5a wrote
Reply to Good Cuban sandwich in the city? by nationdecay
Closest you’ll get that’s actually good is El Chavo from La Cocina Luchadoras in Fells
Xanny t1_j9gb3g0 wrote
Reply to comment by gooseofreason in Exercise/Physical Activity Resources in West Baltimore by OldBenKenobi1219
Oh snap, I live literally like 5 doors down from y'all, lemme know if the walking group ever starts up again cuz I'm interested.
baltimore-mods t1_j9gaxq3 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Gun pulled on me during road rage incident. by Avocadofarmer32
Aww. Thanks for letting us live rent-free in your head. 😘
Broad-Brush t1_j9gah8o wrote
Reply to Good Cuban sandwich in the city? by nationdecay
Its the one thing this town does not have. Cuba De Ayer off 29 is the closest legit Cuban food.
statepharm15 t1_j9g5wsi wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Looking for tips for having to frequently make trips to NYC via train or bus. by stigochris
This just showed up in my feed. All I needed to do was tap, because I was interested in the advice.
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Reply to comment by statepharm15 in Looking for tips for having to frequently make trips to NYC via train or bus. by stigochris
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Woodchuck312new t1_j9g5g9e wrote
Reply to comment by rfg217phs in Looking for tips for having to frequently make trips to NYC via train or bus. by stigochris
the last time i used Megabus my seat was broken and waiting in line to come home the bus driver and one of the megabus employees got into a fist fight. We take the train now lol.
statepharm15 t1_j9g4xft wrote
Reply to comment by DfcukinLite in Looking for tips for having to frequently make trips to NYC via train or bus. by stigochris
I’m moving to Baltimore in a month and have some events in nyc this summer, so I’m here for the advice. It’s much easier and more helpful to get advice from people that have experience with something rather than just googling and trying to figure it out yourself without experience.
maiios t1_j9g4hkp wrote
Reply to comment by stigochris in Looking for tips for having to frequently make trips to NYC via train or bus. by stigochris
Agreed. The mobile app is quite a bit better.
DoNotWeepAtMyGrave t1_j9g42gn wrote
Reply to comment by BMFO20832 in How much would it cost and what is the process to rehab a totally vacant home? by k032
Double to quadruple that is more realistic. $100-200 per sq ft depending on fit and finish.
Add in MD permits and bullshit and you’re close to $100k min.
BmoreCityDOT OP t1_j9givlu wrote
Reply to comment by throwaway37865 in Fresh new Bellona Avenue Speed Bumps from last week! It was a beautiful day, so we were able to get a lot done! by BmoreCityDOT
Our apologies