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by Friendo on June 19th, 2009
"You have to..." Sounds like it's not my idea, so I probably didn't plan the trip and it is probably a business trip. Therefore, I'd take a train. If I planned the trip, I'd take a convertable (cabriolet).
by DukeG on June 19th, 2009
Id drive, Unless parking is a nightmare. In that case Id take a train or bus.
by iwnit on June 19th, 2009
From Munich, I would rather get a train if I were alone, or drive if I were to take the family or some large luggage with me.
by Jonathan on June 19th, 2009
Depending on where but I would prefer to drive! With the top down weather permitting of course! lol
by THE TRAVEL SLUT on June 19th, 2009
It depends if I am domestic or int'l, or whether I am on business or leisure and finally, whether which is most convenient to get to my final location in terms of point A to point B with the least amount of transfers, hassles and time.
by Isaac on June 19th, 2009
Fly.
by debodun on June 19th, 2009
Any way but fly.
by Anonymous on June 19th, 2009
Depends where in the world it was. New Zealand (my home) I'd fly, Canada, I'd drive, and anywhere else I'd probably drive :)
by Rollie on June 22nd, 2009
Where we live, we drive. Very rural area and sometimes flight connections are not good for us and also for where we are going.
by Anonymous on June 22nd, 2009
fly.
by rsahiner on June 22nd, 2009
If I have enough time, I would prefer driving.
by merry1 in a Texican COAT on June 22nd, 2009
I'd talk my husband into flying me there.
by Scrappy on June 22nd, 2009
I will never take a bus again. last time was a disaster. At 400 miles by the time I have to stop and rest because of health reasons It would be about a 10 hour drive..not my idea of a fun trip. I will fly.
by Mark on June 22nd, 2009
Depends on where you're travelling to/from and if you wanted the quickest or the cheapest means of travel.
by Joy to the world on June 19th, 2009
Add 1,000 miles to that, and it'll be true for me. I sorta want to go by plane but scared, i may just drive there instead. As long as things don't change...
by Thinker on June 19th, 2009
It would depend on such factors as time, expence and length of time spent there.
To drive you are looking at an average driving time of 8 hours. The time is extended for rest stops and eating and in some cases filling the gas tank however many cars today can travel 400 miles on one tank.
Flying is generally the fastest and also the most expensive today with all the add-ons charged for.
Bus/coach for a 400 mile trip isn't too bad but stetch it out to 1200 miles it is modern day torcher! If you haven't spent 36 hours on a bus lately you don't know how uncomfortable it can be. It is the least expensive way to travel however.
Trains here in the USA are almost nonexistant outside Amtrac as far as passenger trains are concerned. They are also very inconvenient as they require their passengers to travel hundreds of miles out of their way to arrive at their destination, or even within a couple of hundred miles of it! Passenger trains were one of the better methods of travel for many years but they priced themselves out and had to giveway to airplanes. Most trackage has been removed that once connected may small towns.
So over all if I have the time I will drive my personal car. If I am in a hurry I will fly. If I like self torture I will take the bus. If I don't mind going out of my way and still have to take other transportation such as car rental to drive 400 miles to get to my destination I will take the train! OH! wasn't I only going 400 miles in the first place?
by Piano Player on June 19th, 2009
In the USA I would usually drive since bus and train lines are slow and infrequent. Flying would be fine but it's usually pretty expensive; if I'm on a business trip I'd more likely fly. In Europe or Japan I'd more likely take a high speed train; they're fast, comfortable and relatively inexpensive.
by Brian on June 19th, 2009
I'd usually drive any one-way trip that's ≤ 1000 miles.
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on June 19th, 2009
I would normally drive but if a train is an option, I'd like to try that.
by The Chief on June 19th, 2009
I routinely drive a 400 mile one-way trip, so driving that distance is a snap for me.
To the tune of 40,000 miles a year...
:):):)
by Hostie on June 19th, 2009
Any excuse to get on a plane! Fly for sure.
by Blue Tiger. on June 19th, 2009
take a train or fly. road will time consuming and tiring.
by Duck on June 19th, 2009
Our family is going to Rhode Island U.S. this Fourth of July holiday weekend it is close to 400 miles. We plan to drive especially with the lower gas prices over last year at this time.
by Chicago Lady on October 14th, 2010
I would definitely prefer to drive, unless there is a very immediate deadline (such as a funeral, for example) in which case I would likely fly.
I've got a good question about Ohio's planed 3C Corridor high speed rail, how much to ride it? dayton to Cincinnati
by Defective_Brain on May 24th, 2010
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Have you ever ridden a super train, one of those really fast trains? Seems to be perfect in Japan.
by Baba on May 9th, 2010
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What was your most interesting train trip
by questionator3000 on August 15th, 2010
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Why don't many Americans like trains but prefer the airlines' lousy fares, rediculous waits, rude personnel etc. Do they hate Amtrak?
by GibsonGuy on July 31st, 2010
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how can i reach from london to aldershot by train?
by cailas on July 23rd, 2010
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Thanks Friendo =)
by Jadey - Vive la difference on June 19th, 2009
yw :)
by Friendo on June 19th, 2009