Amtrak Has A New 47-Hour Route That People Have A Lot Of Feelings About

    That's truly an adventure.

    Matt Stopera
    by Matt Stopera

    BuzzFeed Staff

    There's a new Amtrak route!

    Amtrak train 90208 at a platform with a station building in the background
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    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
    Twitter: @Amtrak

    How long is that going to take? Well, 47 hours one way of course!

    Comments exchange on social media: Liberty Freeman makes a query about the duration of a journey. Amtrak replies it takes approximately 47 hours one way
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    When I did my own search on the Amtrak website, I found a fair for $113 one way.

    Flight itinerary from Chicago to Miami. Departure: Thursday, December 5 at 6:40 PM. Arrival: 6:09 PM on Saturday, December 7. Coach fare starts at $113
    Amtrak

    A bunch of people were excited about the whole thing.

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    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
    Twitter: @cojobrien

    "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
    Twitter: @nick_lindquist

    "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
    Twitter: @OneWay8788

    Someone pointed out that it would take 20 hours to drive that distance.

    Twitter: @Matthew09351501

    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!"

    Twitter: @Amtrak

    Which, true, I'm sure the views are great!

    A curved railroad track leads to a quaint town with trees, a brick building, and American flags lining the path. The scene suggests a peaceful, small-town setting
    Ed Lallo / Getty Images

    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
    Twitter: @steveaikens

    And others are calling for bullet trains.

    $236/ person for 38.5 hr trip
    Or
    $171/ person for direct 2 hr 49 min flight

    We need bullet trains, not upgrades to the outdated system https://t.co/D0i0TNV77i pic.twitter.com/OYqO6sNMgs

    — FUDdlemint (@FUDdlemint) September 24, 2024
    Twitter: @FUDdlemint

    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
    Twitter: @bc_fox

    If you're still interested, trips start November 10 and you can book on Amtrak.com.

    Twitter: @Amtrak
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