I noticed the EARLIEST the Virginia Rail Express leaves DC's Union station is 0730, and arrives at Quantico at 0835. The next train doesn't leave Union station until 1055!! However, for those living in Quantico for DC, trains leave every 30 minutes or so starting at 0515! Needless to say, I am very disappointed in the train schedule out of DC in the morning, particularly that the earliest it would get me to work is 0835. However, I am guessing car traffic from DC to Quantico must be pretty light for the schedule to be the way it is. I would appreciate any insights to the traffic situation from DC to Quantico in the AM. Is it a nightmare? Any suggestions? When should I leave DC so I don't stare at brake lights the whole way? Please realize I do not live in DC now, and am trying to make some preliminary decisions before I arrive. Thanks!
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