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An Easier Way to Travel

Every commuter knows the pains of driving to work every day. They have to endure the hours of traffic, the high gas prices, and the price of going through the tolls everyday.  The traffic can cause them to be late for work and can cause stress that is unnecessary before you start your long workday. Gas prices today are at almost four dollars a gallon and those prices can really add up especially if you have a long commute. The tolls cost about 2 dollars and if you have to pass them every day then that can generate a very big bill. However, there is a solution to all of these problems. That solution is to take the train. The train costs a mere two dollars per trip, which is incomparable to the amount of money you would spend on gas and tolls. The train eliminates the stress of sitting in traffic for hours and it is a much more effective way to make sure you arrive on time every day. The MBTA website makes it very easy to find a train that takes you to your destination and it lists times for each trip. Trains can take you anywhere from the town over to the other side of the country. By using the Amtrak train you can plan a trip that is much less costly than taking a plane. I once took a train to Florida for a family vacation. My family saved a ton of money and we didn’t even have to suffer through the trip. The trip took 24 hours but we were provided comfortable seating, a nice bed to sleep in, and 3 meals. It was much more convenient than taking a plane and it made the vacation just as fun.