This journey actually involves going from London to Toronto to New York with a stop over in Washington in an attempt to make the most out of one transatlantic trip. The following represents one leg of the journey.
Distance: approximately 500 miles
Option 1: Train
Route: Toronto (Union Station) to NYC (Penn Station) direct
Time: 13 hours (approx.)
Cost: $97 US (Coach)/ $127 (Business) -one way
Carbon output: low (~45.1kg)
Info: http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak
Option 2: Bus
Route: Toronto to NYC (Port Authority Bus Terminal/Penn Station) direct
Time: 11.5 -12.5 hours (approx.)
Cost: $72 US -one way
Carbon output: low (~23.5kg)
Info: http://www.trailwaysny.com/index.asp
http://www.megabus.com/us/ (has free wi-fi)
http://www.greyhound.com/home/ (has free wi-fi and “eco-friendly†buses)
Option 3: Plane
Route: Toronto Pearson Airport to NYC La Guardia direct
Time: 1.5 hours
Cost: $203 CND one-way/$366 CND return
Carbon output: high (~111.7kg)
Info: www.expedia.ca
Option 4: Car share
Route: various – Toronto to NYC
Time: 9 hours (approx.)
Cost: various (gas money)
Carbon output: med to high (50-180kg depending)
Info: http://www.sharetheroad.com/categories.php?parent_id=259
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/rid/