> I don't get the point of all those cross-country routes, Same. I10 is pointless - no-one drives from Santa Monica to Jacksonville - flying is much faster onc

> I don't get the point of all those cross-country routes, Same. I10 is pointless - no-one drives from Santa Monica to Jacksonville - flying is much faster once you’re going long distance. I mean I would love to cross the country by car for entertainment, but as a common method of travel it doesn’t seem to make much sense. /sarcasm (for those who need it pointing out...) Cross country rail lines are just like cross-country interstates: mostly used by people for specific regional connectivity.