Everyone has their own strategy when it comes to getting from Boston to NYC. Some fly. You'll get there a bit faster. Some take the bus, which can be ideal if you're on a budget. Or there's the train, which in terms of expense and convenience, usually lands somewhere in between the bus and plane ride.
The train is usually my favorite option. Going from Boston to Manhattan will take about 4 hours. You get some room to move around, bigger seats, WiFi, luggage is free, power outlets to charge your devices, and you get right to the heart of the city. There's no having to find transportation from the airport. But perhaps the best of all, with the train you never get stuck in a middle seat!
The one big problem with the train is - it's usually pretty expensive. Boston to Penn Station in Manhattan trains usually run about $50, but they can go much higher depending on what time of day you travel. But now Amtrak has announced a Boston to New York City train for $20. So how do you get the deal? Again, it's all about WHEN you ride.
To get that great $20 rate from Boston to New York City by train, you're going to have to be a night owl. In fact, Amtrak is calling it their Night Own Expansion. The lower ticket costs are for those who ride between 7pm and 7am.
New York City isn't your only option from Boston. Night own fares to New Haven are $15. Providence... just $5! [Source: Amtrak]
New York is known for its incredibly high rents and tiny apartments. TikToker AJ Webber claims he lives in the smallest apartment in New York City, and in a now-viral clip with over 21 million views, he gives us a full tour.
He opened the video by saying, "Heres what it's like living in the smallest apartment in New York. Whatever your expectations are, lower them.”
Opening the front door, we’re immediately met with a sink. Right next to it, there is a small kitchen and pantry stocked with boxed carbohydrates, such as mac and cheese, popcorn and of course, instant ramen noodles. "There's no nutritional value here," AJ says. Also on the shelves are a single bowl and plate.
He then shuffled over to his "living quarters," and impressively shows off two beds that fit in his tiny apartment. "Some nights I'm a queen guy, other nights I chill on the twin." He also showed us his closet and his piano before ending the video by playing a few keys.
"This is half a dorm room. Are you ok?" wrote one person.
Another person said, "Whatever you’re paying is too much."
Calling back to AJ's intro, another person commented, "i lowered my expectations and still, they were too high."
Watch the video below, which delightfully comes with follow-up videos!
