Business Class on Amtrak review

[@paulflores5335]

Train is the way to go if you have the time. Actually sometimes there is no time difference vs air because of possible connection times. More room, less restrictions, less stress, 4 carry on bags allowed. Relax !

[@RandomRandomnessKCMO]

No groping by the TSA , much friendlier staff , the reasons to go by train go on and on ...

[@lucky4724]

@@RandomRandomnessKCMO understood, but not safe, no security checks. with all the terror attacks happening in the world, anybody could easily sneak a explosive device on board. remember what happened in france or spain, don't remember which one but someone blew up the train there. need security !!!!! ASAP !!!!

[@SwissMarksman]

@@lucky4724 This was in 2004 ....

[@lucky4724]

@@SwissMarksman ok, I understand, things were kind of calm !!!!

[@veramcdaniel89]

YESSSS I Agree with the passenger abt Security Check Been Thinking a bt that many times Anyone / Anyone's cud do Harm on the trains, because some already made up their minds to die. So they dnt Care. Scary 😨 🤡 😢🙄

[@9255223]

Thank you for the upload. I'm being transferred from SW Ohio to Wisconsin for a new position, So I've purchased a business class seat on the Cardinal line this weekend. I was looking for reviews on business class versus coach and this was the second video that came up. Great review and thanks.

[@richt4887]

Good choice in your televisual viewing. Great vid. I've travelled business on the Autotrain. Rather enjoyable 17 hours.

[@gda44256]

Nicely done. Good narration as well.

[@petervonpanda]

+gda44256 thanks!

[@nitramretep]

Good report! I could not but notice the dirty conditions of the walls, and other areas.

[@ronclark9724]

Trains run all day and many all night as well for days on end. Trains don't hop stop to stop with one hour layovers. If you are a germ freak, bring some anti germ wipes...

[@lavenberry]

Thank u for the informative video. I just wanted to know if the extra 30 bills for an upgrade to business class would be worth it.

[@mguignard70]

This was such a good review, are you sure you don't work for Amtrak? I am considering business class, hence the reason I viewed this video. Super helpful!

[@shawncarroll1749]

Can't wait for the new Acela trains coming goi g to be awesome

[@vincentcalvelli6452]

Thanks Peter, great reporting!

[@piggy_queen0426]

How accessible do you think business class would be for a plus size women? I’m thinking of traveling Amtrak from St. Louis to Jackson it’s a little over a 12 hour ride from what I saw online. I’m worried most about the dining car booths, we’re you able to bring meals back to your seat?

[@r.b.somers2052]

Nice. Thanks!

[@samroyers6884]

the lights can be handy when your reading and going through a tunnel

[@sgt.eclair]

Sam Royers Or at night. At night, it's either sleep or use your light.

[@maryseidlerAmericanInPoland]

Super helpful! Thanks!

[@anzatzi]

amazingly comprehensive!

[@redpill5912]

Do they ever refurbish the trains.....it looks like the carpet has never been cleaned where his feet was on the first row. It just looks dirty.

[@tylerkochman1007]

They've refurbished a number of coach cars on Wolverine trains (no more of that blue fabric seats, tan leather (or pleather, I am not sure which)

[@ernestkovach3305]

Very fine presentation.

[@theSFBrit]

Newspaper + drink + coffee might actually make business class ticket better value!

[@petervonpanda]

They always make my trips a little better, Britt!

[@ladder3257]

1:35 it’s JEREMY CLARKSON

[@tensor4ever]

Top gear on the tablet? Nice

[@counterfit5]

tensor4ever I think that's The Grand Tour

[@ShortRound42]

Where do you put your luggage. I usually travel on planes with one large and one smaller luggage, then my carryon saddle bag. Do they have dedicated areas to put luggage? Thx for your reviews.

[@hobbitpony196]

You probably found the answer to your question but the luggage rack is located above your seat. There is usually a space for luggage in a space in front of your car. Best part, you can take four bags with you at no charge!

[@JadeCampbell40]

Thanks for this video

[@littlelamb6804]

169.00 today for business class upgrade. Still cheaper than flying.

[@wallygater]

Could someone please tell me why business class it’s much more nicer on a plane some of the seats lay flat and you get free alcohol no don’t get me wrong but the prices are similar and on top of all that Amtrak is subsidized by the government.

[@awksedgreep]

HL Fitzpatrick pretty sure you just answered your own question

[@ronclark9724]

Yes, Amtrak is subsidized by the government. But Amtrak's Amfleet fleet of coaches are old, most built doing the 1970s and 1980s.... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amfleet

[@summertummer2394]

Prices of business class on plane and amtrak are similar?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[@johnburke1317]

Nice video

[@petervonpanda]

Thanks, John!

[@SwissMarksman]

This is supposed to be .. Business Class?

[@orange70383]

can you smoke on 'em cause I gots to get my smoke on

[@rentonwilloughby302]

NO SMOKING ON ANY AMTRAK OR AIRLINES! You want to get YOUR smoke on.... visit the Oncology Dept of your local hospital!

[@samuelsujuno375]

you can smoke outside of the train only. inside the train is a no-smoking zone

[@aberrantwolf]

that's a pretty gay response tbh

[@PrincessTatyanna]

Stop smoking

[@cdgolem]

When I want a review of a place, the first thing I look for is an extended shot of a dude's double chin as he talks into his phone.

[@motlay]

Almost makes me want to hop on a train. Thanks for sharing.

[@djlawlz4041]

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[@jamesoneill9830]

Thanks for the fun, informative and well paced review of Amtrak Business Class. My wife and I will be travelling Business class in the future.

[@CombatDoc54]

I would still bring my spray Lysol.

[@TheCaptainSquid]

Prophetic

[@khall4573]

Agreed!

[@ws2024]

i give amtrak a very bad review. there was a druggie on business class with us, and he was acting like a maniac. we told the amtrak workers, and they did absolutely nothing. my mom and i eventually moved to the back of the train to be away from him, and he moved to our seat acting like a 5 year old. yet, they did absolutely nothing. we were holding in our pee for hours and hours because we were afraid of him. he tried to take pictures of us and THEY DID NOTHING. and no, we couldn’t get up to report it when it was happening because we would have to get up and he would’ve stolen our stuff or he would’ve approached me. horrible experience, never riding amtrak again.

[@johnm.johnson3551]

I just bought a business class ticket for amtrak on 16 April. This is very timely.

[@finnifang9811]

John M. Johnson how much is it

[@normasandoval6086]

John M. Johnson how much was it

[@mattsavage2455]

You can go to Amtrak's website and they'll give you an estimate on how much your ticket would be.

[@bva5362]

Looking forward to my next train travel...has been awhile. Will be traveling from Texas to Ohio, and really don't want to pay the sleeper price. Was hoping the business class would be second best thing since the seats have leg rest to elevate my legs--ankles swell so bad when sitting for long periods of time. Plus from another video, someone said business class is rarely as crowded as coach. I will be hoping this is true, as I will hope to have two seats to myself to stretch out on a very long trip.

[@Psilanthropy]

On Amtrak wifi is free for all passengers ^^

[@agonicole]

And my blue chair is bigger lol

[@rustyshackleford9115]

Definitely worth the few extra $$$ ! So much better than coach!

[@anthonyj810]

A lot more than a few bucks tho. For me it would of cost $40 more per ticket which isn't worth it, not like the seats are very uncomfortable in the coach they're perfectly fine for me.

[@AVHaxor]

Finally a to the point review of Amtrak! Well done and thank you!

[@PlanetBlake]

It has great amount of space and leg room, but that train was disgustingly dirty. Old worn dirty carpets and wall. First Class / Business class should look better than that for the price they charge. I've never been on a plane that was anywhere near that worn out looking and dirty, not even in the coach seats.

[@citizenx2369]

It’s a train

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

umm, it is a train after all... your ticket would be $300 for coach, if they had to steam clean every seat and every carpet, after every trip! lol Imagine the wait times then! :o

[@Bassocontinued]

I usually travel first class on the Acela when I go to either DC or Boston from Philadelphia, mostly because I get really bad social anxiety from large crowds in coach or business on the Acela. You now made me reconsider saving some serious money and booking business class on the Northeast Regional instead. Seems like everything is the same with the exception of the complementary food and alcoholic beverages you get in first class and it looked just as empty as first class usually is too. And I don’t even use the overhead compartments on the Acela since I usually travel very lightly. But for the price difference, I’d much rather buy my own food and drinks from the cafe car. Wow. Thank you for sharing this!!

[@ObsessedwithTrains]

I never even knew that there WAS Business Class on Amtrak.

[@groundhog7652]

Wife and I like the Roomette. Rocking night train = sleep like a baby.

[@ladyraven30]

Thanks for this. Very informative.

[@KP-rh5qz]

Great video! Now I know that I definitely want to travel with business class

[@agonicole]

It's not worth it, honestly the blue chairs are bigger and quieter

[@summertummer2394]

@@agonicole Disagree. The blue chairs are plenty comfortable, but but the brown chairs are better. Also the views from business class are better.

[@aarronvanburen8612]

Did you get to board the train early if you're business class?

[@petervonpanda]

Yes they boarded us first!

[@goodeye03]

It's the opposite of Club Class. The same cars are used , the seats are reupholstered. I worked Club Class a lot in the 90's and we served hot and cold meals, complementary wine, cheese and crackers nuts, and other items. Met the passengers on the platforms and carried the luggage in and off the trai, pretty much like 1st class on a plane (Amtrak style). It was $37 extra and a assigned seat. The front seat at the bulkhead had a removable table and when done with it we put it away. It was really nice service and I enjoyed doing the job very much. I guess it wasn't profitable enough over the years..

[@3dkidsartfairs]

Was this the Metroliner you are referencing?

[@goodeye03]

Metroliners had them, but almost all of the NEC trains had Club service. I don't think they made much money on the service, but it was nice. I can't say what the Acela 1st Class is like as I've never been on one.

[@jackmorrison7379]

Acela First class has some single seats and also double seats and double facing seats (like Britain) with a table in the middle. Hot or cold meals with beverages are included in the ticket price, and you are served, at seat, by the car attendants. The first class car is always at one end of the train, either the last passenger car or first behind the locomotive. The attendants on the trips I have taken discouraged nosy coach passengers from entering. The crowd in the car seemed to be either business travelers (males with suits) or upscale leisure travelers. It was definitely not the coach airline crowd. The interior showed some wear but not too much.

[@goodeye03]

I haven't had the chance to ride on the Acela or the money to spend just to go for a ride for a day. Thanks for your info, glad you like Amtrak. If I do have about $100 to blow for a day I might just go for a ride. I loved working there.

[@3dkidsartfairs]

Ah. Me and my mom did Business Class on the Surfliner from LA to Anaheim back in March 2014. It's worth it IMHO. They served us snack packs and beverages (Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Water, Red or White Wine). Seating was 2-by-2. IIRC, the San Diegan had a more upscale Custom Class product where they served snacks and drinks, and offered pillows and blankets.

[@SoulShines4Music]

Jeez, this makes Business Class on VIA Rail in Canada (Amtrak equivalent) look like a 5* resort. With Business Class on VIA Rail you get unlimited beverages (both alcoholic & non-alcoholic), fantastic hot meal service (possibly several meals depending how long your trip is) plus snacks, free WiFi, phone/computer charging outlet at every seat, and of course the seats are leather, fully recline with tons of leg room. And yes, every seat has nice size table for your food & computer. Yaay Canada!! lol 🇨🇦

[@summertummer2394]

Yeah but Amtrak business class is cheap. Like $30 more.

[@ellaraykondrat]

Canada is way more expensive

[@jamesgingo6710]

Back when I was living in Fresno California I went on Amtrak with my Special ED Class to San Francisco. It was a long Trip. In 2003 though I moved here to Florida

[@caroldennis9528]

Perfect information for the trip we are about to take from Eugene, OR to Southern CA. Thanks!

[@petervonpanda]

Eugene Oregon, home of The Epicenter!

[@3434rocky]

How was your experience? Were you happy with business class?

[@b7grams]

Ironic that you're watching The Grand Tour as the reason I'm watching this video is because I just watched an old episode of Top Gear where they made their own trains with cars as the locomotive.

[@KJ-sx5wd]

Business class is awesome. But one time a passenger got drunk on the train, but a conductor handled it well.

[@anyutka19]

If you have ever travelled on the northeast corridor trains you would know that business class is a myth and really it's just like coach. Even the upgraded seats are in some of the regular coach cars. More evidence how behind the US is in train comfort and class. Take the Sapsan (that's high speed rail) from Moscow to St. Petersburg and then we can talk.

[@iamnormalandcanbetrusted]

thats what I was going to say... this was $30 more for leather seats , a chance at a single seat, more engine and horn noise and 1 .50 cent drink... and the seat reclines with a motor rather than the handle like coach ... lol

[@summertummer2394]

@@iamnormalandcanbetrusted But the view is definitely better in first class

[@dylanakent]

Excellent review! Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@earlclark5334]

Thank you for this video. I have to agree that your narration was very good as well. I have never ridden Amtrak and I am planning on it. Your recording helps. Again, thank you.

[@lanitagreer7428]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!! I was a first timer and could NOT get that ottoman to go back down while wasting my hot tea. This video was so useful in my desperate time of need!!!!

[@petervonpanda]

Ha, my pleasure!! Thanks for watching!

[@SuperTopher01]

Thank you for the great video. We are traveling, family of 4 from Boston to Orlando in September. Boston to NY is Acela then a Silver. train? We thought it would be a new adventure. What are your thoughts? We have never done this?

[@CruisnChris]

Hi Abigail. Did you all get to travel from Boston to Orlando? How was your trip?

[@sncpapa]

This review of business class was helpful to me. Thanks for posting.

[@RandomRandomnessKCMO]

Nah , coach and business class are no different aside from the quality of seat materials , a paper and a free soda ..... I only take the roomette sleepers on Amtrak ..... I want solitude

[@VegasJPH]

Good vid! I'm about to travel from Pittsburgh to Philly/NJ area. Thought about flying but the 1.5 hr drive to the airport, 2 hrs early, 1 hr flight or so, and hassle of the airport I'm thinking of just taking the train. Should be able to see some great sights. Last time I drove & it took about 5.5 hrs. I think flying would be at least 6hrs once all is said and done. The Amtrak ride would be almost 7hrs, but I'm good with that if the wifi works well.

[@bva5362]

Just take in consideration that Amtrak is rarely on schedule. There have been times traveling by Amtrak that we were at a standstill on the tracks for a quite a while because we were told that we had to wait until the CSX trains passed through first, as tracks are owned by CSX. But I still love traveling by train...you just can't be in a hurry to get to your destination.

[@summertummer2394]

@@bva5362 true true

[@chrisylink]

Looks so comfy. Look at all that legroom too.

[@Thoohio]

hi i will go to cleveland by amtrak, pls tell me i need to check in online like airplane or not? thank you so much.

[@TrainMike2013]

Sometimes the business car is at the back of the train. For example, if you take the Empire Service eastward, the Business Class car is at the back so it does not have the locomotive noise.

[@cherylpisterman8419]

Ah thanks for that young man - will be taking that service next year I hope.

[@martinholmes7330]

Wake up sir, you are making a mute wheel with your sleeping. Instead rise your interest & energy to make a living room collective for the train journey you are taking. Tell us about your history & experiences related to the geography, shape of the land, & cities you will visit.

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

Way better than flying and Greyhound! I wish you would of pointed out about the trays and the seat in front of you. How to you recline, if there is a tray on the back of your seat? Aren't you going to jack up the persons tray that's behind you?? Thanks.

[@biggaby327]

Thanks for the amtrak information since in taking the train to New York city.

[@christophers.o622]

Very good video, I travel long distance by Amtrak. Traveling long distance on Amtrak you get to see a lot nice scenery along the way in daylight and at night I read my bible on the trip before I go to sleep. I was home in the San Diego area for the Memorial Day weekend, I rode to Oxnard on the Pacific Surfliner to visit the Oxnard-Ventura area for the day and returned to San Diego on the Pacific Surfliner. The trip was very comfortable, relaxing & enjoyable, I didn't have to deal with traffic at all and Amtrak is better than flying domestically, driving on the interstates which in many Metropolitian areas have become parking lots and the buses. In the future I will be riding Amtrak more often when I 'm in the San Diego area when I travel to & from Los Angeles & Oxnard alternating between the 2 cities every other visit home to the San Diego area.

[@CruisnChris]

I used to do the Los Angeles to San Diego trip on Amtrak. It was such a nice relaxing trip getting to see the Ocean. Love it! I want to do Los Angeles to New Mexico soon. That is an over night trip and I want to get a bed to sleep and get great rest :)

[@kenfarley957]

Amtrak is shit. Other countries like Japan and China make it look so quaint. And it's overpriced.

[@danielonn2002]

I booked Business Class on the Starlighy from LA to San Jose for $32

[@porkchop94]

Great review, really helpful. Thks for sharing 😊

[@JohnLaPaglia]

I want to travel on business class on amtrak.

[@septiawoman2911]

If you have leather seats in business class, may as well make them heated seats for cold weather.

[@stephanieowens4234]

Great video

[@japanesetripoflife2610]

nice business class on amtrak! must be comfortable!

[@stevebee5840]

Very informative report Peter....well done and thankyou

[@rockhoppa]

thank you for the very detailed information :)

[@summertummer2394]

While all Amtrak seats are comfortable and have access to power sockets, and the quality of the wifi is the same in both classes, upgrade to first class is worth it for the views you get and also for the additional privacy. I have NEVER bought a first class ticket beforehand. I usually upgrade once I enter the train when I feel like it. It costs me about $30 more. I had NO idea about the free beverage all this time though. No one told me about it?

[@xanadujohn79]

Up grade on board and maybe get Bucket price.

[@MrSuperrajab]

1:35 in Jezza's voice: Yeees he watches the good shows

[@ladder3257]

I KNOWWW

[@IanHardDie]

Why it's so empty? Is train not popular in US?

[@beanovids2342]

Sort of, also it is usually busier at rush hours.

[@IanHardDie]

Its pity, because in my opinion train is more enjoyable than plane or ship.

[@beanovids2342]

@@IanHardDie It can also be a good thing though, less noisy passengers and more room! Crowded trains usually have a chokepoint in the cafe car since everyone wants food.

[@danielcuevas5899]

IanHardDie it’s expensive as hell and slow as fuck when compared to shuttle buses.

[@ronclark9724]

The real truth is the regional Amtrak train the Wolverine running from Chicago to Detroit would be considered a long distance in the UK. 281 miles, nearly the same distance of London to Newcastle upon Tyne... Most Americans prefer to fly that distance instead, and fly if the distances are longer... This isn't a very short hop of London to Birmingham, or London to Norwich...

[@stretchmonroe31]

I was looking for something like this. Still I think I need more tips because I gonna travel from San Diego to Michigan next year, and I'm so nervous because it's gonna be my first time traveling and also on train.

[@petervonpanda]

I think you’ll like it!

[@stretchmonroe31]

Yeah. I know I'll see a lot. But, I still need for info about what's better for me in Amtrak. Like the difference in prices and that. Thanks for your wishes

[@pacificH2O]

Does Business class have dedicated restrooms? Thx!

[@petervonpanda]

Nope

[@summertummer2394]

@@petervonpanda What are you talking about? Yes it does! But they are no different from the restrooms on the rest of the train, which are generally decent and clean.

[@ksmith7897]

this was excellent. exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!!

[@airplanebuilderman]

Doing it from Tacoma to LA in about 12 days

[@777-Phil]

If you meet me at the station we can leave tonight!

[@William_sJazzLoft]

Oh wow! If I'm traveling from Norfolk or Newport News to Newark, if might very well be worth it for me to spend the extra dollars for the added comfort and convenience offered by business class. Thank you for your presentation.

[@mkdigga]

Great review! Will me taking an Amtrak in a couple days, I’m a lot more excited now and was worried i might not be as comfortable but this seems like i will be able to sleep with ease

[@patrickeh696]

What was the price for the ticket cost?

[@KeithApp]

Great review and a nice alternative to flying.

[@evildoctortaco]

Wifi? I was under the impression that the trains really didn't have any wifi still

[@petervonpanda]

Amtrak is offering it on more trains which is nice. It's not perfectly stable though.

[@ronclark9724]

Unfortunately when you are in rural America, cell phone connection isn't always 4 bars... Sometimes there is no bars...

[@aharanha]

Thank you for this video. I am claustrophobic and flying is pretty much out these days for me, as is a bus. I think business class on a train would be okay for me, though.

[@gloriaperez6474]

I think your in the silver star

[@johnsweeney4371]

im riding that at 100 am tomorrow

[@kevincody1976]

You did not say how tall you are.

[@petervonpanda]

+kevin cody 5'8"

[@happyhornet1000]

Great video. Do you know if all business class seats are the same on all Amtrak trains? Are they unreserved or do you have to reserve them?

[@petervonpanda]

I've heard that they're different. I think on the east coast, they're different. I've never had a reserved business class seat, and I've booked it several times. However, that also might be different on different trains.

[@summertummer2394]

By reserving, if you mean it you can pick a specific seat, no you cannot.

[@engineeringoyster6243]

Thanks for the nice video.

[@lillianbalkum5975]

Thanks! Very well done!

[@paulwycka3393]

WELL DONE.. LOve the video..

[@z00h]

shocking, in other parts of the world this would be classified as cattle class

[@hellonow4232]

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@bluesboyst]

Really....you are nuts...hell of a lot better than seats on an airline

[@hellonow4232]

Steve, Steve, steve... No, you are nuts and you have only sat in outdated domestic airlines in the US. Of course those seats are trash. Fly to Europe or Asia. Then, ride their trains. Then come back and apologize for being such a dumbass.

[@sirxavior1583]

Those train cars could use an improvement they look like refurbished 90's cars. While its true N.American travel lags Europe. BA, KLM and Air France are 100% times better then any major US Air Carriers and Deutsche Bahn is way better then Amtrak. But steve todesco is right if I had to travel within the continental us train travel is much better..but again it still lacks what Europe has. Blame that on American car culture and delaying improvements on public transportation.

[@hellonow4232]

Sir, - I think these cars are a little older than that. They look the same as they did in 1960. And I blame oil and gas lobbyists and a bloated military budget for the reason for having the same 1950 model Amtrak representing USA's rail service. It is a blatant disregard for updated infrastructure. China has connected every major city in their country with high speed trains. They didn't spend it on their military. Europe has always had their cities connected with a top tier train system, and they continue to improve. If USA would connect our major cities with trains, sure the airline industry would suffer some, and their executives would be pissed but so what?, A new industry would emerge. Think of all of those jobs that high speed trains would bring across the country. From building and longterm jobs. Now your telling me that you would rather spend a whole day on a slightly better amtrak seat than a couple hours on a terrible continental flight? Amtrak is a joke and is unrealistic. It takes 19 hours to get from chicago to houston, (IF) everything runs as it should. That is unacceptable, and nobody in their right mind has time for that nonsense.

[@tngnbhkn]

Thank you very much. I think it will be fun to take an Amtrak train.

[@LookOutForTheTrain]

Cool video! I've never been on Amtrak, but have always wanted to. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@goodeye03]

Take a ride some day, just a short round trip. You'll get the feel of it.

[@amaragooch4477]

On layovers you have to get off the train ?

[@summertummer2394]

No

[@cherylpisterman8419]

Thanks Peter v P - are you sure you are NOT a professional doco maker? You have almost convinced me to give Amtrak another go. No I do not expect VSOE or even any other European train journey but so long as we pack our own picnic I think we should be OK choosing Business Class from New to Toronto??

[@petervonpanda]

I found it a worthwhile upgrade from the standard coach seats but I’d still prefer to fly