[pavel_lishin]

> (Just checked and it would cost me $79 to fly to Portland from Seattle and $53 to take the train. Kind of a no-brainer.)

I agree, but as someone who hates flying, and is very bothered by TSA's production, I would hands-down take the train over the plane in almost every circumstance.

[geerlingguy]

It is nice to just walk up to the train and board at your leisure. And having a power outlet and legroom is also nice too.