Inter-city transport

hi! class of 2020! i have friends who live in both dc and nyc, and i was wondering whats the best way to get there? i wont have a car, and im pretty sure amtrak is like, super expensive right? also, just for anyone in general, how often do you find yourself traveling outside of philly? thanks!

amtrak goes to either place for about $40 each way. do a search on amtrak.

You can also take boltbus or megabus for closer to $5-$15 each way.