I can't believe I'm in the tyranny of Amtrak's monopolization of time. I tried reserving my ticket for next week's Thanksgiving break and it's already sold out (both Wednesday and Tuesday are sold out). Only one train passes through Greensburg, and the reason why that's so is because Greensburg is a small town, and usually here, the busines is slowing down especially for the train business (holidays are exceptions).
There's a slim chance that one of those who reserved might drop their reservation...nonetheless I still have options:
1. Find someone who'll drive to Philly or to that area. I'll give them $30 for their gas.
2. Find somebody who's going to Maryland (I'll also give them $30 for gas) near the D.C. area and catch a train to Philly. My rational is that because D.C. is a busy city, there's bound to be many train trips between D.C. and Philly/N.Y. area.
3. If things worsen, I'd have to take the Greyhound bus (if it's not already sold out as well).
4. See if Amtrak is available on Thanksgiving day
5. The worst- go home on Friday after Thanksgiving.
Posted by Michael Diezmos at November 14, 2005 12:29 PMMike,
I live in north-central Maryland, about 45 minutes from D.C. or about 30-40 minutes from the train station in Baltimore. If you don't have another way home I'm sure my parents would be glad to help you get to the station. (Baltimore is probably your best bet, and from there the trin ride to Philly is just under an hour.) Let me know what you decide. We can't have you stuck on campus for Thanksgiving.
Thanks for the offer Megan, luckily my friend Sumay said she'll dropped me there, to the train station...but I will keep your offer in mind in the future...I hope you have a great thanksgiving break as well! :)
Posted by: Mike at November 16, 2005 10:19 AM