I booked coach and business-class tickets on Amtrak trains. The upgrade wasn’t worth the added price.
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I booked coach and business-class tickets on Amtrak trains. The upgrade wasn’t worth the added price.
The difference between coach and business class was a can of Coke and a slightly larger seat. I wanted to see just how different Amtrak’s coach andbusiness classes are. And it turns out, not much.
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The difference between coach and business class was a can of Coke and a slightly larger seat.
In 2022, I took a 10-hour Amtrak train from NYC to Niagara Falls, New York. I booked a business-class ticket for $168 and found the ride underwhelming for a premium class. So three years later, when planning a trip from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle, I decided to travel in coach for $50.
I wanted to see just how different Amtrak’s coach and business classes are. And it turns out, not much.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/amtrak-coach-business-class-compared-not-worth-upgrade-2025-6