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Thanks, it is a useful option, though always subject to weather issues at this time of year. Though more expensive, I do find VIA/Amtrak a good option since the rails don't get tied up in traffic on this route, and while the customs wait is longer one remains comfortably at one's seat and there's no need to go through the "perp walk" at customs/immigration (complete with the dogs sniffing through the luggage)!
until they hold up the whole train just cos someone forgot to bring ID or got caught with something or other, not to mention if there is an issue with the railway lines, trains broken down etc…
twice to NYC via Via/Amtrak and twice delayed once over 8hrs and the other over 3hrs.