Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
In USA... the TRAIN is definitely a 'tipping' point (often LATE... VERY LATE!!!, sometimes DAYS late)
Yes, on our coast - but not in a lot of places east of the Mississippi.
__________________
Moderator posts are in RED.
Moderator for: Oregon (and subforums), Auto Racing.
When you signed up for an account, you agreed to abide by the site's TOS and rules. You really should look through them.
City-Data Terms of Service: http://www.city-data.com/terms.html
City-Data FAQ: http://www.city-data.com/forum/faq/
I frequently fly between Phoenix and Denver and my tipping point for my last trip was almost $280 for a ticket. I drove. With gas and a motel each way I still saved money. And I didn't have to rent a car.
Driving: I've driven across the country several times just for the drive, with no particular place to go. And lots of trips I needed to go. It's lovely and relaxing.
Flying: I've flown about 40 sections in the past five years, and had absolutely no attacks of anxiety. I get to the airport on time, do what I'm told. They call me Sir take me to where I want to go.
I would absolutely drive everywhere if it weren't for the silly limitations of vacation days lol. Aside from the occasional idiot hogging the passing lane, I find driving to be an absolute pleasure. I love the sights along the way and just having a stronger sense of accomplishment upon getting there. I know...I'm weird . Major traffic delays are usually avoidable using an alternate route, made even easier with Waze and Google Maps. We take lots of weekend road trips, and I'd say the tipping point would be a max of about 7-8 hours each way.
Now, the aspect of flying by itself is awesome - the technology and just the aspect of flight in general is fascinating. The problem comes in with all the BS surrounding it: the TSA circus, delays (sometimes for huge amounts of time), ticket prices (we can't just pick a cheap flight in the middle of the week), the "hurry up and wait" aspect of getting to your flight on time, crappy seats, hit-or-miss customer service from domestic airlines, etc. Plus, flights out of our local airport (GSO) are limited and usually expensive, so we typically already have driving time of 1.5 hours to RDU or 1.5-2 hours to CLT factoring into the comparison.
I had enough of wasting my life traveling by plane for work and that was before the dehumanized homeland security procedures and extra fees and no leg room, lost or late luggage etc. Just drove cross country again. Had a wonderful trip. Stopped and explored when and where I wanted. Can't stand being herded like cattle.
Really? I don't think i've ever had it be more then 30 minutes late. I must be very lucky
Most of the trains that I have met in Chicago have been 2+ hours late coming from Cincinnati. That is more usual once you get out of the Northeast corridor.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
. Major traffic delays are usually avoidable using an alternate route, made even easier with Waze and Google Maps. We take lots of weekend road trips, and I'd say the tipping point would be a max of about 7-8 hours each way. 
