The concept of constructing a 3,400-mile Transatlantic Tunnel beneath the ocean might sound daunting but holds significant allure, despite its estimated $19.8 trillion price tag. Elon Musk has voiced his opinion on this ambitious idea.

Although no formal plans for the tunnel between New York and London have been announced, the concept has sparked widespread discussion online.

The proposed tunnel would span 3,400 miles, drastically reducing travel time between the two cities to under an hour, though it is expected to take several decades to complete.

The estimated cost is substantial, with figures suggesting around $19.8 trillion. However, Musk believes there might be a more cost-effective solution.

Not Musk himself, but a company he hinted at possibly taking on the task.

The Tesla CEO responded on Twitter on December 10 to an article about the tunnel proposal.

He stated, “The @boringcompany could do it for 1000X less money.”

So, what does The Boring Company have to do with these tunnel plans?

The Boring Company’s website states that it focuses on constructing “safe, fast-to-dig, and low-cost transportation, utility, and freight tunnels,” indicating their expertise in the field. The company has already completed several tunneling projects.

Among its successful projects are the LVCC Loop, Resorts World Connector, Vegas Loop, R&D Tunnel, and Hyperloop, several of which have been successfully implemented.

The LVCC Loop was a successful project, described by The Boring Company as: “The LVCC Loop system – a three-station transportation system consisting of 1.7 miles of tunnel – was built in approximately one year (using the now-legacy Godot Tunnel Boring Machine).”

This project reportedly cost around $47 million for the construction of ‘two tunnels and three stations,’ and it was completed without necessitating road closures or “attendee disturbances.”

“LVCC Loop connects the LVCC New Exhibit Hall with the existing campus (North/Central/South Halls), and reduces a 45-minute cross-campus walk time to approximately two minutes,” the company explains.

A 1.7-mile tunnel is quite different from the 3,400 miles required for a tunnel from London to New York—but who knows, maybe The Boring Company could take it on.