> Subways are so much faster between stops that you can make up for the delays due to stopping.
That 2 hour trip to the airport? At least 1.5 hours of that is subway/train.
That 2 hour trip to the airport? At least 1.5 hours of that is subway/train.
You must be talking about Japan or Europe.
The California "bullet train" was / is going to take 4 hours to go SF - LA. Less than driving, but about the same as flying, even when you factor in getting to & from the airports and waiting in the departure lounge.
And of course, the train stations are not "everywhere" either. You have to factor in getting to & from them, too. Especially in LA where you hardly ever want to go downtown.
Try driving into midtown at 8:30 AM vs the subway. You will not get there faster and then you'll have to find a parking space.