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In reply to the discussion: Here’s the depressing reality of train travel in America [View all]whistler162
(11,155 posts)62. The Empire Builder route is great...
took that a few years ago after taking the train to San Francisco then to Portland. Summer should be great, I took it in the fall.
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I love that I can take the train from Flint, MI to Chicago, and then all points west
Siwsan
Feb 2013
#2
I'm confused. Are you saying that rail travel can't work because there is no rail travel? n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Feb 2013
#6
Let me add that all the blue circles in PA are EXTREMELY misleading. NO train service, e.g.,
WinkyDink
Feb 2013
#9
I traveled on Amtrak last week thru the Los Angeles station where I had a three hour wait for a bus.
vanlassie
Feb 2013
#13
Long distance train travel is not preferred at this time because it costs as much as a plane
alcibiades_mystery
Feb 2013
#18
JC looks like he has a bit of "aura envy" happening there, too--check out that sideways glance! nt
MADem
Feb 2013
#48
I absolutely agree that there needs to be more and better train service across this country.
SheilaT
Feb 2013
#43
We need ultra high speed evacuated tube transport and rigid frame airships. n/t
Ian David
Feb 2013
#53