[pedalpete]

Interesting idea, but I don't think it is realistic as air travel, even from a launch tube, I suspect would be under the rules if the FAA, which I'm sure would still require the security ....uhhhh, stuff (?) that we currently have to deal with, so really a very limited benefit.

Plus, if then hyper loop can run along/beside the California aquaduct, I think that would solve the issue of terrain and land purchase. If elon can convince the gov't that the hyper loop would secure the passageway, they might go for that.