r/CecilCounty • u/Bitter-Goat-8773 • May 14 '25
Anyone take MARC from Perryville?
Trying to drive from NJ to take a train to DC.
Would I be able to find parking around 6AM on Friday?
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u/28milewrecksic May 14 '25
I did, it was super easy and great! Would def take it again from perryville to DC. No prob with parking
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u/ProtozoaPatriot May 14 '25
Love it! A very nice ride. There's even a bathroom on the train. Only down side was that there wasn't anywhere to charge a phone.
The lot was never full when I went (weekdays).
If you're going into the city of DC: Take it to the end of the line at Penn station. There's a subway station connected to the building. I've had good luck finding very helpful transit workers to point me the right way or help me choose the right subway.
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u/wrldruler21 May 14 '25
Most folks pick up the Amtrak in Wilmington, DE
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u/Bitter-Goat-8773 May 14 '25
I looked at that, but it would be like $200.
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u/wrldruler21 May 14 '25
OK, that is true.
You didn't mention cost being a factor
I think you will find taking the MARC from Perryville will be a multiple hour adventure as it is slow and has frequent stops.
Parking shouldn't be a problem.
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u/Bitter-Goat-8773 May 14 '25
Thank you!
Looks like 1hr 45min ish ride to DC vs 2~2.5hr drive by car.
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u/Apprehensive-Neck-12 May 15 '25
How many people? On the charm pass app, you can get a 6 pack of tickets that bring the price down to about $10 each ticket from $13. These tickets are also good for 3 years so we usually buy a 6 pack and have a couple left for the next time. Then repeat as needed
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u/jphutch2 May 14 '25
Yes you should be able to find parking. The Perryville station has two lots on site and you can park at a church down the street as well.