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I took a 19-hour overnight Amtrak train. Here are 10 reasons traveling by train is better than flying. - Yahoo
Although I ultimately didn't think the journey was worth the $550 price tag, I did notice there were many benefits to train travel, especially when compared to flying.
There were no long lines like those you see at airports.
Depending on where you're flying, you usually have to arrive at the airport two or three hours before your flight takes off to allow enough time to get through long security lines. When it comes to train travel, you don't have to go through security or wait in long lines. You can arrive minutes before the departure time and get on the train quickly.
This was my favorite part about traveling by train.
I didn't have to worry about baggage limits when taking an Amtrak train.
Although I ultimately didn't think the journey was worth the $550 price tag, I did notice there were many benefits to train travel, especially when compared to flying.
There were no long lines like those you see at airports.
Depending on where you're flying, you usually have to arrive at the airport two or three hours before your flight takes off to allow enough time to get through long security lines. When it comes to train travel, you don't have to go through security or wait in long lines. You can arrive minutes before the departure time and get on the train quickly.
This was my favorite part about traveling by train.
I didn't have to worry about baggage limits when taking an Amtrak train.