I have a friend who happens to be a train fanatic. His vacations are usually spent going to different parts of the country to ride trains. He will drive cross country to ride one he hasn’t ridden before.
I’ve been on a couple with him, it was very interesting and fun.
I’ve made one flight, it was in a privately owned plane, from Lynchburg, Virginia to KC, Missouri. Even though I could smoke and have a beer I realized flying just wasn’t for me. I could never stand a commercial flight, especially now with all the rules and regulations.
I used to like flying. The seats were comfortable with decent leg room.
Now they’re uncomfortable and tight. Also, the planes see, well, flimsier. Landings are more like controlled crashes. And don’t get me started on the airport “experience.” I just don’t enjoy it any more.
I would take a plane if I wanted to visit New Mexico, but if I can drive there in a day, or even two, I will do so.