[drakemoons]

I'm in Ottawa this weekend for a family gathering, and we decided to take the train here instead of our usual drive. Even with some delays, the whole ride was 4 1/2 hours instead of the 5+ hour drive with little to no traffic. Granted, taking a flight instead (which I'm doing on the way home) is maybe 90 minutes, but there's always the hassle of security, luggage, international customs (if you're outside the EU, I guess), and all the rest.

Even given that the train is more expensive per person than driving and not nearly as fast as flying, I think I prefer it because of the scenic trip, ease of access, smooth ride, and minimal effort to actually get to the platform. At least for large countries like Canada, China, Russia, and India (and I would image the EU), the train is definitely the way to go for me.

What do you guys prefer when travelling?

It's gotta be car for me, have more control