I've travelled cross country on Greyhound busand it was torturous (and I was 19 and up for an adventure). I also took the train round trip Illinois/California - torturous and expensive. If you have a long distance to go, flying is the way to go. If you don't mind the stink of chemical toilets and fat folks sitting on your arm, go Greyhound and stay at youth hostels.
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