You Can Take a Scenic Train Tour of the West Coast for Just $97

Plane travel isn’t as glamorous as it used to be. Between TSA pat-downs, the lack of snacks, and that guy in front of you who insists on leaning all the way back, it’s not exactly a romantic way to take in the sights. But trains? They’re an underrated form of modern travel, even if Amtrak does have its flaws.

So as you’re planning your next West Coast vacation, consider this: You can get an Amtrak ticket that will take you along the entire West Coast for as low as $97, Condé Nast Traveler reports.

The Amtrak Coast Starlight runs from Los Angeles to Seattle, giving you 35 hours' worth of spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, redwood forests, Mount Shasta, and some of California, Oregon, and Washington’s best cities. It doesn’t have the speed of a three-hour flight, but this way, your journey will feature as many great sights as your destination.

The $97 applies if you can snag a "saver" fare; other seats might cost closer to $150. For slightly more money, you can reserve a “superliner roomette,” which can cost between $500 and $700, but includes two seats that turn into stacked beds. And if you want to pretend you’re in a 19th-century travel novel (or North by Northwest), go ahead. It's guaranteed to be a less harried travel day than what you'd experience heading to LAX.

[h/t Condé Nast Traveler]