Yeah, SF-LA is slow, though that's also a lot longer route to begin with. LA-SF via the coast (which is what Amtrak does) is 420 miles, and goes through some mo

Yeah, SF-LA is slow, though that's also a lot longer route to begin with. LA-SF via the coast (which is what Amtrak does) is 420 miles, and goes through some mountainous terrain with a lot of curves. Houston-Dallas is only 240 miles and flat. There used to be train service on the route that took about 6 hours, but it was discontinued in the 1970s. One place in California where I do find Amtrak convenient is San Diego to LA. It's a 3-hour trip by train, which is roughly what it takes to drive on average, and a lot less frustrating (driving can take anywhere from 2 to 5 hours depending on traffic).