<p>Is Amtrak commonly utilized as a travel option for OOS students? How close to campus is the station, and is it generally viewed as safe and convenient?</p>
<p>Many thanks in advance for the info.</p>
<p>Yes! It is very popular, especially starting in the DC area and beyond. Campus is at most a 5 minute walk from the train station; its very convenient. The station is in a quarter of the town populated by government buildings, churches, and touristy shops, so its perfectly safe.</p>
<p>Amtrak was (and still is) a great option for students headed North since you can study the entire trip and avoid the DC traffic. It’s probably 5-6 hours to Philly and about $50 each way. I had nothing but positive experiences during my Amtrak days at W&M (1-2 roundtrips per year). Flights from Norfolk are good too–but you need a car ride.</p>
<p>Oh, and flights from Newport News/Williamsburg airport are even better!</p>
<p>station is close to campus and safe</p>
<p>There was a good thread on this earlier this month</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-william-mary/1092419-amtrak-train-station.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-william-mary/1092419-amtrak-train-station.html</a></p>
<p>Thanks, all, for the helpful responses.</p>