Planes and trains have their pros and cons. A plane's safety is fine while in clear weather, their speed is extremely fast. A plane's speed can range from 300-575 mph. The cost of a plane ride can really variate. The cheapest ones can range from around $75 to well into the upper hundreds. A train's safety can be better at times than a plane, but neither are very good in bad weather. The average speed of a train is around 100-150 mph. The safety of a train isn't regulated as well as a plane, though. The cost of a train ride is typically around $150-300. Planes and trains both have their pros and cons.