"I've been stranded in too many hour-plus airport security lines to count. When I arrive at the train station, I simply wait for my track to be announced, which typically occurs 15 minutes before departure, and then board the train when it arrives. There aren't any annoying security lines or shuttles to take between terminals, so I can get to the train station around 30 minutes before the train leaves."
"Additionally, flying disruptions - such as the recent government shutdown - and the seemingly endless construction at my hometown airport have made me more inclined to take the train over the past few years. It's not perfect, but from avoiding never-ending security lines at the airport to having a row to myself, here are the four reasons I prefer traveling by train."
A late booking forced use of the Pennsylvanian, a 9-hour and 20-minute Amtrak train from New York to Pittsburgh, for a $316 round-trip. Train travel avoids airport security lines and terminal shuttles, allowing arrival roughly 30 minutes before departure and faster staggered boarding. Generous luggage allowances eliminate liquid size restrictions and reduce risk of discarded items. Frequent disruptions at airports and ongoing airport construction increase the appeal of rail. The trip can be uncomfortably long, but flexible seating, the possibility of an entire row to oneself, and scenic views make train travel worthwhile for many holiday journeys.
Read at Business Insider
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