Commuting from Richmond to DC

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   I just joined this site today in hopes of finding a better way to commute from my home in Richmond,VA to the VRE stop in Fredricksburg or to DC. I currently am waking up at 4:00am and driving to Fredricksburg where I catch the VRE by 5:10am. Is there anyone else making that trip that would like to alternate driving to the station with me.

	Leroy

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Leroy Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Leroy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Commuting from Richmond to DC Posted: 15 Mar 2006 at 9:05pm
	I just joined this site today in hopes of finding a better way to commute from my home in Richmond,VA to the VRE stop in Fredricksburg or to DC. I currently am waking up at 4:00am and driving to Fredricksburg where I catch the VRE by 5:10am. Is there anyone else making that trip that would like to alternate driving to the station with me. Leroy

waterelf Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 05 Dec 2001 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote waterelf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Mar 2006 at 9:22am
	You might try registering with Commuter Connections or something similar. I also have slugged from Route 17 with drivers who are from Ladysmith and Ashland, so I know there are people driving in from that area.

SuzAnne Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 06 May 2005 Location: NY Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote SuzAnne Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Mar 2006 at 10:31am
	You should contact Tim Kaine. I understand that he hopes to travel from Richmond to DC someday, but he also wants to convert the HOV into a toll road. There are some who believe that is about as dumb as anything a politician could do. Also, consider using the HOV all the way. Hook yourself up to a car pool or drive to a VDOT commuter lot near the 'Burg and then slug in. It is more flexible and faster than the VRE. Suzan

122582 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote 122582 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Mar 2006 at 12:13pm
	Do a search on van pool sites. There is at least one van pool coming up from Richmond. Keep slugging alive - tip your driver today!

frustratedcommuter Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote frustratedcommuter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Mar 2006 at 3:43pm
	Or you could just move closer to work..........DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!

ccary2 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote ccary2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Apr 2006 at 10:00pm
	Is anybody commuting from Richmond to DC?

DC2RV Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 28 Feb 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 1014	Post Options Post Reply Quote DC2RV Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Apr 2006 at 7:34am
	A lady I know commutes from Richmond. She drives to F'burg, then catches a vanpool to downtown (19th and E).

getmehome pweeze Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote getmehome pweeze Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Apr 2006 at 10:00am
	I wish you luck Leroy, you must truly enjoy your job, or make a whole helluva lot of money! :'}

shelbybrynn Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 18 Sep 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote shelbybrynn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Apr 2006 at 12:18pm
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Mabutoo Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 06 Dec 2009 Location: Va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mabutoo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Dec 2009 at 2:04am
	Hi Leroy, I too recently started working in DC and live in Richmond. I considered vanpooling, commuter flights and rail. I compared the cost and hassle factors of each option and decided to go with buying a monthly pass through amtrak (Cost $650 Richmond - Alexandria). I too get up at about 4am, get ready and then drive to the train station. By the way, I chose Alexandria because its the closest to richmond (and therefore the cheapest) that sits next to the subway. Anyway, once I am on the train I can get up to 2 more hours of sleep and be in DC by 7 or 8am (depending on if you take the 5am or 6 am train). Vanpooling is a third of the cost but I dont see myself getting any work done in the van while watching a bad scene on the Road warrior outside my window (a.k.a I95 especially near the beltway). Also, me driving in that kind of traffic is not an option...too stressful. I considered commuter flights to Ronald Reagan National (also located on the Metro) but way too expensive and of course the main hassle is those hated two words (airport security). I don't need to undress to take the train, they have a cafe car for food, newspapers and drinks, AC adapters next to all seats and quiet cars (no loud noise or cell phones allowed) for the ride in the morning. quote: Originally posted by Leroy I just joined this site today in hopes of finding a better way to commute from my home in Richmond,VA to the VRE stop in Fredricksburg or to DC. I currently am waking up at 4:00am and driving to Fredricksburg where I catch the VRE by 5:10am. Is there anyone else making that trip that would like to alternate driving to the station with me. Leroy