It is important to reemphasize that this study’s focus is identifying consumer logistics concerns that affect perceptions of HSR travel efficiency and effectiveness and how efficiency and effectiveness then affect HSR travel intentions. The speed of travel is not considered. There is little question that faster tends to be perceived as better than slower. Similarly, cost of travel is not considered because there is little question that cheaper tends to be perceived more favorably than expensive. Thus, the questionnaire establishes the likely speed and cost of San Francisco–Los Angeles HSR service. The study attempts to provide incremental understanding of how to operate and market HSR service by focusing on the consumer logistics of HSR travel.