My hubby and I take Amtrak from Reno, NV to San Francisco when we cruise from there, which most of ours are. He has some mobility problems and flying is just a pain in the butt. The roomette is nice for one person but way too small for two (won't do that again). As @sparks1093 mentioned, the coach seats are great. Sure it takes a little longer to get to the port but way less stressful. I wish you well in your travels.