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imrollinv2 OP t1_iuirs33 wrote

Reply to comment by CassowaryCommander in Day trip on VRE or Marc ideas? by imrollinv2

That would be cool and a top contender, but looking at the schedule you can’t really do a Southbound in the AM and Northbound in the PM! Looks like some limited options to do a reverse commune on the Manassas line. Looks like MARC has bidirectional options too, at least on the Penn line.

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CassowaryCommander t1_iuisne2 wrote

Shoot! I don’t even think about that. I’m sorry. But…Amtrak works in both directions and isn’t toooo much more costly. I mean, they use the same tracks and station so that may be a good alternative. Less frequencies, though, so you’ll have to plan more carefully.

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Cherrie_Belle t1_iuj8u7l wrote

Can confirm, did this (VRE down, Amtrak back) during VRE’s Fare Free September. Amtrak back in the evening was $35 day-of but I’m sure in advance would be cheaper. Also might be worth considering if there’s an affordable AirBnB or something for an overnight.

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