Suck it, LA freeways!
After many years of driving between San Diego and Oxnard California, and after moving to Portland, Oregon where people are so much more relaxed, I decided I am done once and for all with driving on LA freeways, if I can avoid it. On a recent trip to visit family in California, I decided to take the train instead. It was one to two hours longer, but so much more relaxing. I tried not to mock people stuck on the freeway as we passed by, but in my mind I could hear Nelson from The Simpsons saying "haha." Here are some tips and tricks if you decide to take the Amtrak in California in the near future. Be sure not to compare it to European trains, which are much nicer, cleaner and very punctual. (Sorry, Amtrak). What to do/Pros Buy a business class ticket and sit in the second business class car. It's not significantly more expensive, and is totally worth it. Note that the very first business class car isn't truly business class (all blue seats). It's calle...