Just talked to my brother. They used to fly a lot...as i did. But they’ve taken Amtrak the last few times-they are near a station like i am.
If you have time and retired and not in a hurry, that is the way to go.
No stupid bull crap to go through to get on and HUGE real RECLINING seats and free to move around.
Wife and i are seriously considering it for a trip.
But, its what you purchase..coach, room..whatever.
He also said that they are finally starting to get newer and better equipment.
I thought Amtrak did TSA security stuff now. Pretty sure you can't CCW, don't know about an ordinary pocketknife. I haven't been on Amtrak for about 35 years. I'll drive where I have to go.