When we both have enough time off (and can get a cat sitter for long enough), my wife and I like to make the 1200 mile (1900 km) trip to visit family by Amtrak. A couple of times that we've done it a single roomette has been price-competitive with flying, especially if you factor in the cost of the free meals and drinks. And at worst, the roomette was about $200 more total cost than flying.
Sure, it takes four times longer, but it is about 20 times more comfortable.
Sure, it takes four times longer, but it is about 20 times more comfortable.