I had some vacation time and I’ve never ridden a train before, so I thought I’d look it up. I’d seen a few YouTube videos and it looked like something I’d like. I’m not a fan of air travel at all.

I went to look up tickets and was shocked at the price. I could drive for cheaper and faster including my own stops. I could fly for cheaper and faster and wouldn’t have to pay for a sleeper car or hotel. It seems like there’s no benefit to taking a train at all. Even the hassle of flying is worth the time and money saved.

Ps and why does a sleeper car (the thing that had me curious from YouTube) $1000/night?!

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    3 days ago

    There is another way… To ride the rails.

    E: its not cocaine. I’m talking about jumping on the back of freight trains and riding. Thought I should clarify for you heathen’s. And to be sure, it will be a lot slower, you may not get to your destination at all but you will understand the meaning of: its about the journey, not the destination…