I booked a business-class ticket on the new Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $180 price tag.

I rode in business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train from NYC to Washington, DC, for $180. It was a great experience, but not worth the price.
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First impressions of the new NextGen Acela first class

Amtrak launched its new NextGen Acela trains in August 2025, and I finally had the chance to try these new trains on a ...
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What it was like on Amtrak's new Acela 'NexGen' trains

Amtrak has introduced new next-generation train sets on the busy Northeast Corridor, offering higher speeds and improved ...
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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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I'm a frequent passenger on Amtrak and have traveled in business class and coach. The best seat isn't where you'd expect.

A few times a year, I take Amtrak trains to travel to destinations along the East Coast. I've found it's an efficient way to travel between Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., ...
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Amtrak Enables Mobile Seat Selection in App

Amtrak customers now can choose preferred seats during the booking process in its mobile app on trains with assigned seating, the rail company announced Wednesday. Routes with in-app seat selection ...
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I paid $168 for a 10-hour Amtrak business-class ride. It wasn't much different than coach.

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I spent 5 hours in Amtrak's exclusive Chicago lounge. Take a look inside the massive space that includes private showers and a bar.

On a recent cross-country train trip, I got access to Amtrak's Metropolitan Lounge in Chicago. It was my first time in a business-class lounge, and I couldn't have survived my layover without it.