I took a train from Florida back home to CT one time. One time. Spending overnight with some shady characters doesn’t make for good sleep.
Amtrak passengers are like WalMart shoppers. Fat people, old men, small screaming kids, single moms with tattoos, and everyone anxious to strike up a conversation. Some Amtrak trains have scenic cars where you can go play cards, read a book, take it easy, and see the backside, of America. See a road with no billboards, and meet a lot of nice people. You need to do this.