A 21-hour Amtrak odyssey: trading price for panoramic scenery

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Source: The Washington Post
A 21-hour Amtrak odyssey: trading price for panoramic scenery
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A Washington Post travel writer chooses Amtrak’s Cardinal over flights, enduring a 21-hour DC-to-Charleston journey to save money and enjoy national-park views, despite spotty Wi‑Fi and moments of restlessness, suggesting a hybrid rail-air travel approach can balance cost and experience.

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