The “Viewliner Roomette” sleeper added an additional $138, for a total one-way fare of $218. Roomettes on the Crescent range from $138 to $383, depending on the length of travel and availability.

Enthusiasm. It's not terribly widespread among the traveling masses gearing up for the getting-there part of their journey. Yet it's a little after 8 a.m. on a Saturday, and travelers gathered at the ...