The difference is, whatever you think about how you are treated by the airlines, in most cases it lasts for a couple of hours. I can put up with quite a bit for a few hours, as opposed to being locked into a passenger train for DAYS. Personally, I'm a driver. I LOVE to drive out on the open road, and I LOVE being the boss of my trip. If I want to go, I go. If I want to stop, I stop. If I want to pull off the road and take a picture, I do. If I see an interesting restaurant, I stop and eat. My number one option is always to drive. If I don't have the time, I fly. Going by train, which gives me neither control, speed or flexibility offers no appeal to me.
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