When possible, drive!
You can go at your own time and speed, stop where you want to, and I’ve never been searched getting into my own truck.
When it isn’t, you’ve got to fly, with all of the BS that that involves. Still, from CA to NH, if you want a few days home, you’ve got to fly.
You don’t have to like it, of course...
Trains would be the worst of both worlds, with all of the air travel BS, including inspections, and all the problems regarding how you get a rental when you get to your destination... Not to mention the costs, both out of pocket and in taxes.
A true waste of time, effort, and resources.
But feel free to go by rail!
Good trains are the best of all worlds.
I’ve heard threats of “security” but am not aware of it being implemented yet, so the BS of airport security is I think still non-existent.
Unlike planes and buses, there is MUCH area in which to spread out, and walk about as you like. You simply cannot move from your seat in those other public vehicles. Also, there is MUCH more space in train seating than even the plane. There is also food served up - and with a dining car you’ll get something nice indeed.
Unlike cars, you don’t have to get exhausted driving yourself, you can do what you want while moving, and you don’t AS A RULE get caught in ANY jams (especially try that in a strange area - lots of luck finding a “shortcut” out of it). It’s comfortable and you get there about the time they schedule.