We certainly could have driven the 65 miles to the south rim of the Grand Canyon in an hour but WHY NOT take a train? This slow moving, well appointed, comfortable train made our trip that much more special. Definitely upgrade to the first class car(s). Totally worth it. Crew members were friendly, knowledgeable and fun. The train robbery and singers were a total plus and were not the type that like that kind of thing usually. They don't overdo it and it makes the trip more memorable, honestly. We loved every minute of it.