NEW YORK to DC - Race to The White House | Plane (American Airlines) vs Train (Amtrak Acela)

[@roisindoherty8731]

4:12 Moynihan lounge is genuinely amazing. It’s so comfy, they have luggage lockers, lots of free food that’s genuinely very tasty even being mostly pre-packaged. Plus they let you take a bunch of snacks for the ride! I always fill my bag with snacks for my trips to Buffalo from Moynihan. Saves me money and lets me have a comfy seat to rest in! Definitely worth the 1500 Amtrak points!

[@tomek1811]

The Points Guy UK is doing shows in the USA... what is the original The Points Guy doing? 😂😂😂

[@Horizon301.]

I’m pretty sure that a rival insinuated drug use

[@andrewtravis]

They have significantly more subscribers, I think that's why

[@vikkig230]

I appreciate Marc's increasing anxiety over how to properly relax at LGA (p.s: I really like Marc and Madison!)

[@AshishPatel-pv6oz]

What are your costs? Nikki always gives you a cost breakdown on these videos...

[@DavidMorris-yw8jg]

I know it’s a race but COST is a factor too. On the UK races it breaks down what each leg costs. The plane won by 40 mins but if it cost $150 extra then that would impact on my decision. A tourist would probably prefer to go via rail as you get enjoy looking out of the window

[@TheRainbowlandMetaverse]

We need Nicky and Liam back ASAP

[@abakedslayermcgiles2703]

This really should have been a video for the TPG channel not TPGUK.

[@dylanhendley8239]

Give them a chance this is the first time they have took over this channel from Nicky and Liam for one video

[@DavidMorris-yw8jg]

@@abakedslayermcgiles2703 I agree with you

[@sophiapeaks4]

@@dylanhendley8239 yes, however this is a separate the points guy UK channel, and i and others believe this should be posted on tpg

[@CC-si3cr]

@@sophiapeaks4 It was probably posted here bc it was a challenge done in the same way the UK channel always does travel challenges.

[@johnsnoddy]

Wait didn’t he say it was a 45 minute drive to LGA and that he got in to the cab at 9:17am How has a 45 minute journey turned in to a 16 minute journey if he got to the airport at 9:33am?

[@fprosk]

45 minutes is probably the average time including traffic

[@CC-si3cr]

@@fprosk Exactly. 45 minutes is the average time to get to LaGuardia. The fact he got there in less time is unprecedented.

[@aussiewarrior96]

This isn’t the same. It’s not TPG UK without Nicky and Liam

[@phattraveller]

I actually prefer this, no fake drama or over exaggerated stress for show.

[@MirkoC407]

It is the same. No rules over taxi use communicated in advance and just doing what they like in terms of ground transport...

[@roisindoherty8731]

9:40 not to mention trains are legally required to be ADA complement! So they’re often the only accessible mode of tasks for disabled people! I know multiple people who would rather take Amtrak from Buffalo to DC over a flight purely because they don’t trust any airline to treat them and their wheelchair with dignity, and driving is just completely inaccessible for a ton of psychical disabilities!

[@nicholastrow]

No Nicky and Liam = No party.

[@WBTravels]

@4:42 i CANNOT WAIT FOR THE AVILA LIVERTY the ride quality when she is shooting that is halarious! considering its our "flagship train"!

[@ryancaldwell9463]

I’ve seen other people do this, and it’s usually pretty much a wash. I’m a rail fan to begin with, so I root for the train usually. It usually wins because it’s city center to city center if that’s where you’re trying to get to, and no security. But this video shows a different perspective. The airport route got him thru security and to the gate pretty quickly, then they were able to shave off a lot of time in the air. Quick and small lines aren’t things you usually associate with NYC area airports.

[@AL5520]

No one can shave a lot of time on a flight. He got lucky and had non of the usual problems a flight can have so he took off and landed with no delays. The flight time airline publish is not the actual time as they pad it to avoid late arrival.

[@ryancaldwell9463]

@@AL5520 right. The posted flight times are padded, and you can shave some time in the air. How much on such a short flight to begin with? I dunno. But yea, he was flying at a lucky time breezed thru the normal airport bureaucracy and mumbo jumbo. Very interesting video in how flying really won out on this route. I don’t think I’ve seen it before. Usually it’s only within 15-20 minutes of each other, pretty negligible difference.

[@CC-si3cr]

I love rail too! I was rooting for rail (said in a Tyra Banks yell). I thgt he was joking when he said he was waiting for 45 minutes. I was shocked air travel was so quick. Rail should've won bc it's already located in the city center. I take the McPherson Metro route all the time going to Reagan. It takes less than 20 mins and you are @ the airport. East coast living just gives you so many more options of cost effective travel that no where else in the U.S. can beat.

[@paddytwohill802]

You uploaded this on the wrong channel or something? This is the TPGUK channel so it's a bit odd for 2 American presenters to be racing between 2 American cities without any hint of relevance for a UK centric audience which I thought was the intention of a UK channel

[@abakedslayermcgiles2703]

This legit should have been a video for the TPG channel not TPGUK.

[@TheYuvaan]

Wrong channel? Wheres Nicky and Liam?!!!

[@Lara121]

Great video loved their very chill energy. I would add to any UK viewers looking at this as advice: Amtrak (non acela) is notoriously late. I've had a train be 3 hours late before, but usually when you ride amtrak it's about the experience (like going from Chicago to LA) vs getting to a place on time. Everyone is really friendly you always have a ton of room. :) but loved their energy. More please.

[@ethan02135]

To add to this, this is for their long distance trains only. Along the northeast corridor, trains are on time the majority of the time and delays are usually small. The hour-long delays are common on the long distance routes because the trains share tracks with freight trains and therefore need to yield to those freight trains, which can cause hours of waiting.

[@alcohen633]

Amtrak charges high service prices, but only occasionally delivers high service...they're a government-subsidized monopoly that doesn't seem to care about passengers.

[@MarceloBenoit-trenes]

@@alcohen633 nonsense. Air and road travel are ALSO subsidized... tthe issue with high prices is because there are less and less serviceable cars, because the management dont care.

[@louiszhang3050]

Non-Acela and Northeast Regional*

[@sarveshram]

Love to see another awesome plane vs train race video!

[@johnallan5777]

Check out the English guys', London to Paris Train v Plane video, on the same channel.

[@mariushenkel1668]

A price comparison would have been interesting! Love that you extend you British channel to the US though!

[@deniseramos2207]

Love this! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time!

[@andremp03]

Wow, La Guardia has certainly had a glow up - looks like an international terminal

[@MichaelfromtheGraves]

the new Terminal B is beautiful

[@speechino]

We need a Plane vs Train vs The Jet (bus) when the new Amtrak Acela trains are put into service

[@dennisrettke]

Is that the recently completed new terminal at La Guardia? Looked really great for a US airport! Overall, I'm happy to see such an improvement over there.

[@joshferdelman2798]

12:11 Why did she pass the Tidal Basin on her way from Union Station to the White House? Either that was stock photography or the driver really messed up.

[@srdamodaran]

I was thinking the same thing...me thinks the uber driver padded the ride to increase the fare.

[@orangepeeI100]

You guys seem to have uploaded on the wrong channel

[@nathaniellampman2052]

I'm doing a persuasive outline and PowerPoint on exactly this for my public speaking class about train travel. Let's think about much transportation the guy had take to get to the airport, delays and how I took him to the outskirts of the city. A train is much more efficient because a train takes you to the train station that is downtown of the city then means of transportation to the destination. In my opinion trains are more efficient because of the features on board and brings you right into the city without any hassle at the airport. On and off on a train. Such a big hassle with boarding a plane. Who agrees with me?

[@AL5520]

With a real high speed line and a direct train it will take less than 2h, something that won't happen in the foreseen future but with the planned improvements on the existing line it should be faster in a few years.

[@thetrainguy1]

Amtrak’s Goal is to reduce the Run time between New York to DC to about 2 hours 20mins. With future improvements to the corridor and a speed bump … it’s doable.

[@mrvwbug4423]

If you want a funny mess of plane and trains that would be my trip to the UK back in February. The trip out was basically, RTD A-Line to DEN>BA A350 across the pond>Heathrow Express to Paddington (try not to get lost in Heathrow haha)>tube over to Euston>Avanti West Coast to Crewe> TfW from Crewe to Shrewsbury. That was quite a travel day haha.

[@duanes2000]

The cab ride cost vs taking MTA is not worth saving 20 minutes, but still a fun video. Love the new LGA terminal.

[@CaribouEno]

MTA to La Guardia is not nice though. Q70 bus, or the Select Bus from Harlem 125 th Street - the only airport in NYC which will never get a decent transit connection - it was all cancelled last week.

[@johnallan5777]

Great Video, but being as the travel times are similar, in normal circumstances, the deciding factor is price, which you didn't mention.

[@reillywilloughby]

I travel this route at least quarterly. Train Business class is usually about $200. Flying is usually about $200. I usually fly.

[@CC-si3cr]

@@reillywilloughby I am shocked by how much the prices have dropped to take Acela! $200 is what I spent to go from Union Station to Baltimore.

[@franklinsternberg4528]

Interesting video as well, not the same as the original, but nothing to complain about. However you forgot to mention how much was spent by eaach one, including food&beverages...

[@chattieh10]

Prices of the total tickets, cabs, etc. would be nice to see.

[@marvwatkins7029]

An exceptional flight, this time.

[@snipez2600]

as a person who has lived in NYC for a few years finally my curiosity is solved as I was confused what amtrak was since I always take e to world trade center

[@CC-si3cr]

Huh? What? You had no idea what Amtrak was? Is that what you just posted?

[@snipez2600]

@@CC-si3cr Well, I knew what Amtrak was but not in-depth as I don't need to take the train to go to my point of destination

[@snipez2600]

@@CC-si3cr Also, I was not born in NYC nor in America I was born in south Asian country

[@marvwatkins7029]

AND you guys clearly traveled off peak. Was that jet supersonic?

[@reptongeek]

Aww, I was wanting at least one of you to take the subway but you didn't (sad oboe) Although I am curious if taxis weren't allowed and you were only allowed to travel either on foot or public transport what the outcome would be

[@Bari28]

Flight from NY to DC is the worst idea ever hahaha

[@skylineXpert]

Dulles or Reagan it depends. When seeing Reagan 5 years ago. Stuffed like a turkey. Dulles is in maryland...

[@Bari28]

@@skylineXpert The convenience of the train wins for me… so much smoother than rushing to go to the airport, high chances of flight delays etc… Talking about Dulles, with the new subway station at Dulles you can go to Metro Center station pretty easy! It was a great experience for me in February ☺️

[@maxsaviation9512]

Depends, I’m usually on-time to places so I don’t mind flying

[@gabrielboisvert7306]

@@skylineXpert Dulles is in Virginia.

[@benjaminjoseph8487]

Wish got more footage of the Amtrak lounge

[@louiszhang3050]

I'm probably biased (I like trains) but I genuinely feel like that this race was kind of unrealistic. The plane guy managed to get from Manhattan to Laguardia very fast compared to the average and his flight landed much earlier than expected, and finally the train lady waited for an hour for her train, which usually does not happen. As someone who lives in DC and travels to NYC occasionally I normally take the Northeast Regional or just drive (if I am travelling with a group). Times are comparable, the prices are cheaper, and the train means I can sleep (that extra time to sleep on the train is precious during business day trips), get work done, or just relax and enjoy the views. Keep in mind I live near Dulles International Airport, too.

[@lorrainebennett7528]

This isn't Points Guy UK??!

[@fano1th]

Where was the price breakdown?

[@hollyheaphy1370]

Please do more uk videos

[@torspedia]

Are you going to create a separate US channel?

[@meirblum7313]

What a great video guys love the two people who are doing it, but how come you missed out the pricing

[@crosswalkclan]

This is okay, they seem nice, but more TPG standard than TPGUK 🤔 Maybe it meant for elsewhere and repurposed. Look forward to getting the guys back on

[@mrvwbug4423]

Got lucky on that flight, especially taking the slowest possible airport to get to in NYC. You could've shaved more time off by flying out of Newark, just mosey over to Penn, hop on NJT, you're at EWR in 20min, normally EWR is the easiest and fastest airport to get to from Manhattan. One traffic jam or long security line would've easily put this race into the trains favor.

[@fidgetspinner343]

What about the price?!!

[@jensmller8352]

TPG UK ???

[@fidgetspinner343]

Where does Acela go apart from Washington DC from New York?

[@flyerdon3116]

Boston to DC

[@RobertWilke]

@@flyerdon3116 the problem though is the Boston to NYC run is notorious for having the worst tracks Amtrak uses. They barely get up past 100 mph if that.

[@bphipps312]

Great to see new energetic faces can’t wait to see more of these two they seem very competitive 👏

[@jonathanwatanabe8246]

Next race from Miami to Orlando pitting flying against The Brightline.

[@saxmanb777]

Now do it on a day the northeast goes into major ATC delay programs, ie thunderstorm season! :)

[@maxmusic5380]

I do the same and take the train to NYC from Washington!

[@ncard00]

The new Acelas are incredible trains, but stupid as hell for the NEC. Trains there should focus on acceleration, and a max speed of 125mph, cause of all the curves and stops.

[@RobertWilke]

Which is now being slightly alleviated on the nj tracks with new straighter rails and higher speed rating for them. Hopefully with the new trains coming this will make a bigger difference.

[@thetrainguy1]

The speeds are not limited to 125mph. Amtrak has plans to increase the speeds to 160mph along a third of the Northeast Corridor south of NYC. Going north, Metro North needs to upgrade their section of railroad. And they need to build a new section of track between Hartford and Providence.

[@CC-si3cr]

Did Penn Station name a train hall after Tom Brady's baby mama Bridget Moynahan? 🤣🤣🤣🤣I love that Madison showed the new Amtrak train hall (gorgeous!) but I wanted to see all that Acela has to offer too other than the 4 person seat she never showed either. I love train travel!! I was super stoked that TPG FINALLY did a U.S. segment in my corridor. DC/NY is a route I take often, but I take a charter bus. Rides can cost anywhere from $3 to $70 RT. The lower end is rarely available. I have paid $70 RT for 2 $35 RT seats. That was to ensure no one sat next to me which has never happened, but I wanted to guarantee it. I am really surprised that the plane trip was faster. A 40 min. plane ride is unreal! All of the stars aligned the day he traveled. I would love to see another NY/DC challenge lux style: Uber Black, first class flight to DC vs. The Jet bus which is a premium bus NY/DC. Seats start @ $100. Just an idea.

[@sophiapeaks4]

Where. Is. Nicky. And. Liam.

[@louisebrown2054]

Is this on the wrong channel? No Nicky or Liam instead 2 Americans who I have no idea who they are

[@stevenroshni1228]

She left at least half an hour earlier than needed while he squeezed the recommended times.

[@RyanKouda]

You should do New York to Boston

[@AE53TZJ]

Bring back nick and Liam.

[@alcohen633]

Recently was denied Acela boarding by an Amtrak gate agent in DC 3 mins before my scheduled departure - woman was clearly on a power trip b/c there were still people on the platform - as was I - and she claimed I couldn't continue on the platform to board for "safety." And I thought the $411 roundtrip Acela fare might mean that they treat you with some care and compassion - nope! Mind you it was 3 mins BEFORE my departure time. Amtrak has a monopoly and they do not compete on service or anything else... point is add time - you can't just arrive 10 mins before your train and expect smooth sailing!

[@MarceloBenoit-trenes]

It is very difficult to have train companies compete among them... . the issue is management.

[@HyperDaveUK]

Oh well they should have taken the DC Metro, not cabs. and where Is Nicky???

[@CarlosSDCA]

She did not need to head to the train station at 9AM. So she has one hour advantage. There is an Acela at 9AM. Why didn't she take the 9AM one?

[@VikramKrishnan404]

Should have added Tailwind Air's seaplane to to the mix

[@NicholasNormand]

Never been to New York or Washington DC before

[@angus_m]

The Points Guy UK, a UK spin off of an American channel (The Points Guy US), doing a video in the US with Americans. What is the point?

[@جوادصادقی-ث3د]

Have a good time

[@magickiller_0]

the point guy us??? ooo

[@Matthew-p2h]

No seats at Moynihan because everyone is afraid of stopping the homeless from sleeping there.

[@WBTravels]

@12:59 no you vanet he flew new state of the art E175, while you rode a 1985 Acela train based on the oldest TGV design, you bill beat him in style when the aveila liberty goes into service, untill then PLANE WINS!

[@MarceloBenoit-trenes]

Acela trainsets were designed in 1996, not 1985.

[@nicolemerrill9167]

Bring back the UK boy's nothing against these 2 but no need for a change

[@marvwatkins7029]

It's no contest since 1969.

[@eimantas314-rblx]

Points guy USA snooping in the UK? Hm..

[@جوادصادقی-ث3د]

Thank you

[@ronaldpo7618]

If nothing but for her Uber relaxed state, I'll take the train.

[@DrAppy01]

Not seeing if it doesn’t have Nicky.

[@marvwatkins7029]

Now Boston to DC the plane bests Carla if the weather's good because the train trip is still over 6 hours. The flights is around 1 hr +

[@cryorig_transit05]

In general, train will always be superior. Especially environmental benefits

[@andrewstorm8240]

Great video

[@جوادصادقی-ث3د]

Hi.very good

[@genethebean7597]

Hey you White House! She'll write you off!

[@downtownblue]

My experience doing a similar "race" with a friend... He arrived perfectly on time via the train. I sat on the tarmac at LaGuardia for nearly 45 minutes because #LaGuardia. Leaving at rush hour means the morning bank has already cleared at LGA. With only one runway active, you easily can have a dozen planes queued up to take off which can take a very long time. But no doubt about it, I would choose Amtrak for this over flying any day.

[@CC-si3cr]

What is "the morning bank"?

[@WBTravels]

who ever wins teh race to dulles will be using silver line, end of story.

[@hillyhawk2001]

Don’t like the new crew

[@dominikschumann1634]

For a travel related channel he get's way to fake-nervous about arriving at LGA 1 hour prior departure and finding his gate...

[@arquinabeleda1404]

hola

[@MH_1-9-9-6]

Completely irrelevant sadly , where’s Liam and Nicky

[@rjhatch]

Bad decision to merge the content between the UK and US version. This is not relevant at all to most of the UK.

[@77smp]

Loving Madison. A confident woman with cats....what's not to love :)

[@crakkerrr]

I knew the train would win!

[@hollyheaphy1370]

The plane won

[@nguyenminhtuannguyen1701]

hey train traveller you shouldn't say bad word like that mar wins the match just for fun

[@maxsaviation9512]

Seats on planes are usually more comfortable

[@ridhwanr1]

First

[@reillywilloughby]

I travel that route at least quarterly. After doing this for several years I can confidently say that flying is the superior method of travel. The flight takes 45 minutes, costs about the same, and security has never been an issue in the dozens of times I have been through there. The train gets delayed constantly and is far too expensive. In my experience, business class for the train is usually $200-250 RT. Flying economy costs about $200. Flying first class costs about ~$250-$300. I have price compared and flown first class for less than a business class Amtrak ticket on a few occasions.

[@MarceloBenoit-trenes]

But you need to reach the airport or the city. Train is superior, sorry.

[@edvaira6891]

Sorry, these two are both irritating…

[@oliver.1058]

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