Originally Posted by
romlevy
Another random question.. purely out of curiosity.
I believe that those cross-country (or even cross-half-country) train rides are more expensive than most plane tickets (at least when not in coach) and obviously way longer. Are there people who routinely travel those long routes?
Can I ask why? Just folks not in a rush/would rather enjoy the trip? or medical conditions preventing them from flying? (I was in that latter situation for a bit, but while in Europe)
There are plenty of people who travel those routes, in sleepers. Some do it thanks to AGR Rewards, but many many more still pay. They pay because they like the trip, the scenery, just relaxing, don't like the hassles to fly, and many other reasons I'm sure.