PLANE OR TRAIN? | Washington to NYC

Washington, DC to New York City (and back)

Whether measured by time or money, taking Amtrak between Washington, DC and New York City wins over flying. Starting tomorrow, Amtrak offers nonstop trains. https://nyti.ms/2msKtOf.

Here's a review that raves about buying an Acela ticket (saves maybe an hour's time) and using 2,000 Amtrak points to upgrade to First Class: http://weekendblitz.com/amtrak-acela-express-class-washington-d-c-was-new-york-nyp/.

Here's a starting point for arranging a group (school) visit, presumably in a bus: https://www.travelbound.co.uk/trips/school-cross-curricular-trip-new-york-washington-dc/.