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    The document compares travel times from New York to Denver using different modes of transportation. By wagon, it would take approximately 113-115 days traveling 15 miles per day. By bicycle, it would take 106-141 hours traveling 12-16 mph. By train, the total travel time is 37-40 hours taking Amtrak from New York to Chicago to Denver. Driving by car at 60 mph would take 28-29 hours. Flying directly would take 3.5-4 hours, although takeoff and landing times are not included in the total flight time.

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    The document compares travel times from New York to Denver using different modes of transportation. By wagon, it would take approximately 113-115 days traveling 15 miles per day. By bicycle, it would take 106-141 hours traveling 12-16 mph. By train, the total travel time is 37-40 hours taking Amtrak from New York to Chicago to Denver. Driving by car at 60 mph would take 28-29 hours. Flying directly would take 3.5-4 hours, although takeoff and landing times are not included in the total flight time.

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    Ride The Rails

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    The document compares travel times from New York to Denver using different modes of transportation. By wagon, it would take approximately 113-115 days traveling 15 miles per day. By bicycle, it would take 106-141 hours traveling 12-16 mph. By train, the total travel time is 37-40 hours taking Amtrak from New York to Chicago to Denver. Driving by car at 60 mph would take 28-29 hours. Flying directly would take 3.5-4 hours, although takeoff and landing times are not included in the total flight time.

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    Travel Time

    How long does it take to get from New York to Denver?


    Distance: about 1,700 miles.

    By Wagon
    A Conestoga wagon traveled approximately 15 miles a day
    At that speed, it would take about 113-115 days to reach Denver

    By Bicycle
    Traveling at 12 mph, it would take 141 hours to reach Denver
    Traveling at 16 mph, it would take 106 hours to reach Denver

    By Train
    Must travel from New York to Chicago to Denver (Amtrak)
    Travel time to reach Denver: 37-40 hours

    By Car
    Traveling at 60 mph, it would take 28-29 hours to reach Denver

    By Plane
    A plane cruises at about 550 miles per hour.
    However, you must take into account take off and landing, which adds time.
    A direct flight from New York takes between 3.5-4 hours
    Worksheet: Bicycle

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    Worksheet: Conestoga Wagon

    Requirements Costs/Cons Benefits/Pros


    Worksheet: Train

    Requirements Costs/Cons Benefits/Pros


    Worksheet: Automobile

    Requirements Costs/Cons Benefits/Pros


    Worksheet: Plane

    Requirements Costs/Cons Benefits/Pros

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