[Publius]

The one-way fare from Portland to Seattle is about $22 if you buy the ticket in advance and stay away from weekend travel, when the trains jam up. Buying tickets at the last minute and traveling on weekends brings a higher price. It's similar to the airlines' version of congestion pricing.

[TopDog2]

So its about twice as expensive to take the train as it is to drive. And that's not even counting the cost of transportation when you arrive at your destination. Sorry, but I will vote with my pocketbook and drive.