Hmm...now I really have to wonder about these long run train riders.

If you book a ticket from Seattle to LA, it cost $260 and takes 27 hours each way -- yes, not a misread -- it takes 27 hours!

If you fly Southwest, it cost $208 and you are there in less than 3 hours.

booked 9/30 out, 10/10 back:

http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage

http://www.southwest.com/cgi-bin/buildItinerary

Maybe there are a ton of ``too scared to fly`` folks or maybe there is a magical life experience as your arse becomes sore and the bar car runs out of Kettle One. DK.

John