Can a train beat a plane? There’s one place in the United States where trains and planes can compete. It’s the Northeastern Corridor of the country. There, North America’s fastest train, the Acela, connects Washington, DC and Boston along with the urban centers along the route. The high-speed train reaches speeds up to 150 miles per hour, a remarkable pace in a country where every other train operates at relatively low speeds. To compete, airlines offer regular flights among these cities with upgraded amenities. But, can the speed of an airline overcome the comfort and pace of high-speed rail? Join me in this video as we pit Acela against an Airplane in order to determine which mode of transportation is faster. I’ll also share more comparisons between the two, including the price. 0:00 Introduction 1:55 Boarding Acela 5:26 Arriving at Penn Station 6:51 Leaving for LaGuardia 9:53 Boarding the Airplane 12:07 Arriving into DCA 12:31 Train v. Plane Comparisons 15:43 Bloopers For more trip reports, please subscribe to my channel! http://www.JebBrooksFlies.com Check me out on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/JebBrooksFlies Check me out on Twitter, too: https://twitter.com/jebbrooks And don't forget to take a look at my travel blog: https://greenergrass.com/ MUSIC: Thrilling Chase - Bonnie Grace Dream On - Chasing Madison Chasing That Rainbow - River Run Dry Carbon (Indie Pop Version) - Andreas Ericson Chasing That Feeling - Marc Torch Chasing the Truth - Dream Cave Drum Circle - Sage Oursler Energized Morning - Airae Hold Your Head High - Marc Torch Diamonds in the Sky - Yi Nantiro Chasing New Sparks - Plain Strolls A Country Sunset - Constellate Beach Days - Brett Gregory

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