I think everyone knows at this point that flying within the continental United States is not usually a fun experience. You're basically on a cramped bus in the air.
Since, I've got a business trip coming up that would take a couple days driving, I've been looking into alternatives to flying. So far, the best I've found is trains, but there is a dramatic price increase (about double). While I'd much rather sit on a bed in a train car, and I've personally got a soft spot for the nostalgia of riding on trains, I'm not sure it's worth the extra cost (unless someone knows good way to get cheap fairs).
I was curious if others had travel alternatives to flying, or hacks to make flying better. I've done over a dozen different US cities this year, and most were by driving, even when it meant hours in the car. If you know ways to make travel fun again, please share.
Since, I've got a business trip coming up that would take a couple days driving, I've been looking into alternatives to flying. So far, the best I've found is trains, but there is a dramatic price increase (about double). While I'd much rather sit on a bed in a train car, and I've personally got a soft spot for the nostalgia of riding on trains, I'm not sure it's worth the extra cost (unless someone knows good way to get cheap fairs).
I was curious if others had travel alternatives to flying, or hacks to make flying better. I've done over a dozen different US cities this year, and most were by driving, even when it meant hours in the car. If you know ways to make travel fun again, please share.
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