Originally Posted by GadgetFreak

Acela. Especially at peak times, for instance trying to get out of DCA on a Friday afternoon. On more than one occassion, even while I was still a US CP I looked at the lines for check in and security at DCA and walked out and got a cab to Union Station getting me back to NY as earlier or even earlier than I would have made it flying. Unless I have to be in NY very early I always take the train. It isnt even close in my opinion.