1. TOUR BY RAIL
Positives:
Get to see the scenery along the way, but you may also travel at night. This allows you to cover more
territory than by bus. Overnight on a train is an experience in itself.
Can tour spots along the way; sometimes you can get off and stay overnight; catch the train the next day
Can get into areas you can’t go by air or bus
“Dome” cars allow greater visibility
More interactions with fellow passengers, especially if a tour group
Short trips allow for scenic viewing a specific area
Passenger births can be luxurious
Can “relive history” by taking a historic route
Not just transportation; it’s a tour in itself; but someone else does the driving
You can ride the train from Houston to many parts of the U.S. and make connections to travel to others.
The Houston rail depot offers free parking.
A relaxing way to travel
Negatives:
Takes longer than by air
Fewer routes by train, especially in the US
May cost more than a cruise per day when you add in the meals that are not included
All expenses may not be covered by a train tour
Much more rail travel in Europe, Canada, and Asia than in the US, but there are many routes available in
the U.S.