I booked a first-class ride on the Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $450 price tag.

I rode in first class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela, the fastest US train with perks like a complimentary meal, lounge access, ...

I compared coach and business class seats on a 4-hour Amtrak ride. One perk made the $120 upgrade worth it.

The sandwich options, which included cherrywood smoked ham and fontina on marble rye, peppered turkey, Gouda, and spinach on ...
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I compared Amtrak's coach seat and first-class roomette. Even for a short trip, the costlier option was worth it.

I traveled from Miami to Tampa aboard the Amtrak Floridian. The coach seat felt similar to plane travel, while the first-class room offered more accommodations. Overall, I found the private roomette ...
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I rode Amtrak’s NextGen Acela in business class — here’s my take

Amtrak’s NextGen Acela entered service in August 2025, marking the most significant upgrade to U.S. high-speed rail in more than 2 decades. The new trains replace the original Acela, which first ...
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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

I booked a $400 roomette for a 15-hour Amtrak ride across the Southwest in January 2025. Then I booked a $450 first-class ticket for a 3-hour train ride from Washington, DC, to New York City. I was ...
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Amtrak Encourages Travelers to Book Thanksgiving Travel Early as Travel Demand Surges

Amtrak is encouraging travelers to book now for the Thanksgiving holidays for best prices and guaranteed seats before they sell out. The rail company reported that in 2024, more than 1.2 million ...
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This Train Ride Takes You From NYC to the Deep South—and It Passes Bustling Cities, Coastal Towns, and Historic Sites

It's perfect for families, too.