Amtrak Has A New 47-Hour Route That People Have A Lot Of Feelings About
There's a new Amtrak route!
Amtrak announced their "Floridian" route which connects Chicago to Miami.
Today, we’re proud to announce the launch of the Floridian! This train combines two iconic routes — the Capitol Limited and Silver Star — and will offer traditional dining throughout the full journey. pic.twitter.com/XZbtfUptJq
— Amtrak (@Amtrak) September 23, 2024
How long is that going to take? Well, 47 hours one way of course!
When I did my own search on the Amtrak website, I found a fair for $113 one way.
A bunch of people were excited about the whole thing.
But then others are a little shook by that whole 47 hours thing.
For folks out there who have flown from Miami to Chicago and thought “I wish this took 10 times longer,” check it out: https://t.co/WdyEEs4eDx
— Connor O’Brien (@cojobrien) September 23, 2024
"For the travelers who want to turn a 3 hour flight into a 3 day journey in a box," this person joked.
for the travelers who want to turn a 3 hour flight into a 3 day journey in a box https://t.co/kYf0YxBVaW
— Nick “Lindy”quist (@nick_lindquist) September 24, 2024
"What is this the damn Oregon trail?" another person chimed in.
Bro… FOURTY SEVEN hours one way is actually embarrassing… What is this the damn Oregon Trail? https://t.co/JxGCMXmng0
— Sam G (@OneWay8788) September 24, 2024
Someone pointed out that it would take 20 hours to drive that distance.
I can drive that distance in under half the time. pic.twitter.com/tnbXVhGCVi
— Matthew (@Matthew09351501) September 24, 2024
Amtrak responded to that post, saying, "We hear you, Matthew, but this route gives us a chance to do the driving for you! Never mind the views are spectacular!"
We hear you, Matthew, but this route gives us a chance to do the driving for you! 🚆😍 Never mind the views are spectacular! 🎉
— Amtrak (@Amtrak) September 24, 2024
Which, true, I'm sure the views are great!
Some people are taking it as a challenge.
Should I be absolutely insane and take this 46 hour train ride with 44 stops? https://t.co/gceevgWoAX pic.twitter.com/dszY2Jyud3
— Steve Aikens (@steveaikens) September 23, 2024
And others are calling for bullet trains.
$236/ person for 38.5 hr tripOr$171/ person for direct 2 hr 49 min flightWe need bullet trains, not upgrades to the outdated system https://t.co/D0i0TNV77i pic.twitter.com/OYqO6sNMgs
— FUDdlemint (@FUDdlemint) September 24, 2024
Either way, you can't deny that this would be a once-in-a-lifetime ride.
What if we kissed 😳 on the 48-hour Chicago to Miami train 😳😳 https://t.co/SSuZv0Uhoj
— brandon 🦊 (@bc_fox) September 24, 2024
If you're still interested, trips start November 10 and you can book on Amtrak.com.
The Floridian will make its inaugural trip on Sunday, November 10 and you can book tickets starting today.Learn more: https://t.co/nd7rAd47HN
— Amtrak (@Amtrak) September 23, 2024
