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BLOND37

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i cant really get anything with 1900 points right?

the min to do anything with is 3000...?
 
Special Routes are 1000 points. Cascades, Piedmont, Downeaster, Heartland Flyer, Surfliner, ect...
 
Special Routes are 1000 points. Cascades, Piedmont, Downeaster, Heartland Flyer, Surfliner, ect...
oh i should have added live in PVD, and only really travel the NEC...
As stated, one of the special routes is the Downeaster! All you need to do is get up to Boston (MBTA or Amtrak) - and you've got a 1,000 point route Boston to Maine!
 
When you consider it-- 1,000 points from SEA to PDX (1,500 for BC) is actually a good deal. It's less expensive than an NEC ticket, but still a good ride (and def. worth the extra 500 points to upgrade)
 
As stated, one of the special routes is the Downeaster! All you need to do is get up to Boston (MBTA or Amtrak) - and you've got a 1,000 point route Boston to Maine!
I'd suggest instead taking it to Old Orchard Beach. Its seasonal (starts Memorial day?), but there is an amusement part about 50 feet from the station, as well as assorted bars/clubs/arcades/etc and a pretty nice beach perhaps 100 feet away.

The station in portland is in somewhat of an industrial park, and spotty bus service. Its a good 2 mile walk to the old port (where the bulk of the best spots are).
 
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