I initially was going to fly out of Boston to New Haven, but someone suggested that I take the Amtrak instead.  It is potentially cheaper than flying and it’s quick and convenient.  Other than the fact that I had to lug my suitcase down a flight of stairs because the escalator was being fixed, I would recommend it to anyone traveling Boston to New Haven over traveling by airplane.  You don’t have to arrive early to check-in like at an airport.  There’s no security lady telling you your carry-on is too big.  You can carry a larger carry-on than allowed on an airplane.  It is a two and a half hour scenic route.  If you want to arrive in a shorter amount of time with fewer stops from Back Bay Station to New Haven, you can take the Acela Express for $87, but A and I opted for the Northeast Regional route for $44 each (booked online at www.amtrak.com).

Courtesy of A’s steady hands on an Amtrak train on the Northeast Regional route from Boston to New Haven on a Saturday afternoon during winter

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