I haven't been on one in years, Greg, but I much prefer the trains, when available. On a train, one can get up and wander around to the snack/lounge car, have nice meals in the dining car, view the scenery from the Vistadomes (all glass all the way round), and even get a sleeping compartment, if one wants to spend the money; also there are more bathroom facilities.

The trains back East seemed a bit mroe cramped and old, as in seedy, to me than the ones we have out West, but I still love trains.

Buses are more cramped, only one bathroom, you eat when and where they stop, sleep in the same seat no matter, etc. I had a lot of fun on them as a kid, but I think it's changed a lot since then. Buses are less expensive, though.

If you are coming from out of the country, there used to be a special "rail pass" that one could get for a set fee and ride the train whenever and wherever available, without paying any more.

Hope this helps,

kat