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It’s not viable. The United States is too wealthy for passengers to waste days on a train. They’ll simply fly in 4 hours. Furthermore, that Chicago to Los Angel
by selectodude 3y ago
It’s not viable. The United States is too wealthy for passengers to waste days on a train. They’ll simply fly in 4 hours. Furthermore, that Chicago to Los Angeles train already exists and runs daily.
- mthamil 3y agoThis is the perspective of someone who doesn't understand how most people in the US live. Air travel is not affordable for many people.
- zimzam 3y agoAir travel is usually cheaper than Amtrak though. To travel from NYC to Chicago on Aug. 21st: Flight: $124 nonstop (2hr 40 min) or $85 with layover (7 hours) Greyhound (bus): $170 (23.5 hours) Amtrak: $144 (19.5 hours) If you value your time and/or your money the flights usually win