~$200 for gas (~1,700 miles) + car rental > $118 Amtrak Plus (for me) 24 hours driving is time lost where I cannot work. I was able to work quite effectively

~$200 for gas (~1,700 miles) + car rental > $118 Amtrak Plus (for me) 24 hours driving is time lost where I cannot work. I was able to work quite effectively on the train.