Originally Posted by ktp28
Hi,
While the flight option may be a good one theoretically, it probably won't be the best one in practice. Mainly because you don't factor in the cost of taking a taxicab or T ride from Harvard Square to Logan (to and from) and assuming the commuting cost is negligible on your end in DC. Also, there's certainly issues being cramped on a commuter plane with loads of people (especially if you class was on a Monday or Thursday).
I would definitely consider buying up the train tickets if you can afford the time to be on the train. I think when you factor in all the commuting costs (You could be at North Station which is definitely closer than Logan) and the benefits, it may save you the headache. Also, you can do some work on the train or watch a movie...and it's more comfortable.
Good luck!
It's also MUCH more expensive. I've been checking prices and a comparable trip would be almost $360 on Acela vs. about $150-200 for the air option. Even with the 1.50 for the T, it's a no-brainer on cost alone.
And the trains that they have from WAS don't go to BON, only BOS. So there goes any advantage of being closer to Cambridge via the T.
What I might do is try both and see which one I like more. I've already done a dry run of the flight option and it didn't present any special hazards or inconveniences. I'll likely give the train option a try and see how I feel afterwards.