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 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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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.
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I took a 5-hour Amtrak ride with a backpack and carry-on. Here are 5 things I'm glad I brought and 3 I wish I'd packed.

I packed lots of essentials for my five-hour Amtrak ride, but I didn't think of everything I needed. My Kindle, tripod, and headphones came in handy for keeping me entertained on my journey. However, ...
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Amtrak’s brand-new Acela launch – business class from DC to NYC

Step aboard Amtrak’s brand-new Next Generation Acela on launch day as we ride Business Class from Washington DC to New York.
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I chose a 9-hour Amtrak over a 2-hour flight home. It's not perfect, but I'll always choose the train over flying if I can.

I had to book Amtrak instead of flying, and it made my holiday travel experience less of a hassle. A generous luggage policy and my worry about airport disruptions made train travel more appealing.

Amtrak Rail Pass for 10 trips can be bought for $250 today only

Take 10 rides in 30 days to over 500 destinations and save nearly 50% off the regular price.