Boston to New York – July 2010 – A Ride on the Acela

On this trip to Boston we had rented a mini van to move stuff up, so for our return trip we were taking the Amtrak Acela to New York City to spend a few days, before continuing on to Pittsburgh.

The train leaves South Station in Boston.

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Our chariot awaits.

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Once you get into Connecticut you spend a decent amount of time along the coast.

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From New Haven on the train runs in urban areas.

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The ultimate car wash.

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Stamford – almost to the New York State line.

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Crossing the very western end of the Long Island Sound in the edge of the Bronx.

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The scenic part of the Bronx.

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In the Queens, just a couple of minutes before we hit the tunnel to Manhattan.

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