I ditched my car and hopped on a train to the Grand Canyon. Getting there took twice as long, but the $80 ride was worth it.

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By the time I reached Williams, Arizona, my hands felt permanently bound to my van's steering wheel. My back ached, making me feel decades older than I actually am, and my legs cramped from being in the same position for hours.

I ditched my car and hopped on a train to the Grand Canyon. Getting there took twice as long, but the $80 ride was worth it.

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