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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree with the PP that suggested colleges on Amtrak or even a direct bus route.  Even though it is in the middle of nowhere, our kids school has direct bus routes to all of the bigger towns/cities in the region.  
I would say that a 4-8 hour bus or train ride is reasonable. 
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Pittsburgh should have an Amtrak route still (although the hours are awkward).  Lots of colleges there: CMU, Pitt, Duquesne, etc.

Pitt has holiday bus transportation to DC.

https://www.pc.pitt.edu/mobility/shuttle-services/buses-home

Cleveland is also on the Amtrak route to DC.

I was used to going to school with international undergrads and students who rarely go home.  Look for schools that have clear alternate arrangements for kids who stay on campus over minor breaks.  And also assistance for kids who may need emergency help.  My kid's state flagship has a food pantry to help students with thin budgets.  Look at FGLI programs if that helps.

Do you have internet and Facetime/Zoom?  My kid is one hour's drive away at college but during freshman year, we tried to let him get established so mostly used web calls.

My grandmother grew up as a foster kid/orphanage kid.  Her brother hitchhiked to college (from Binghamton, NY to Ohio) to get to a school that gave him a scholarship.  I sympathize with your situation.  But make sure you don't suboptimize your kid's school choice out of fear.  Keep asking questions.  Try the University Reddits if DCUM doesn't have info.  The school kids might also trade info on school-specific YikYak or Fizz social media sites (I am not familiar with those but have heard of them).[/quote]

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