Taking Amtrak Down the ENTIRE East Coast (Maine to Florida in COACH)

[@jackwtat]

Ugh, I'm sorry you had to deal with that creep. I'm glad you made it out alright though! Great video! Love seeing my hometown's public transit, the T, represented.

[@AbbieCheeseman]

The worst 🥲 thank you 🥰

[@KeyWestNAB]

You went through the backyard of a house I owned in Andover, MA - it was great having the railroad about 100 feet from my living room! The trains were great neighbors - totally quiet for most of the time and then 30 seconds of majestic motion going by. My daughter, born and growing up there, thought all houses had trains as neighbors. When we moved, she was deeply disappointed in the new house.

[@sgt.eclair]

As I've experienced in coach before: God gives his strongest cell signal to his loudest talkers

[@meursaultscourtroom8886]

lol, so true.

[@sailor4116]

I know roomettes are costly. But, you'd never have to deal with that guy. Once had a guy's chihuahua keep escaping from him while he slept next to me. . No sleep at all. 😕

[@Sam-fc4wd]

As a train lover, I’m glad you did this! Next time you gotta do this trip down the west coast. Absolutely breathtaking!!

[@AbbieCheeseman]

Oh I definitely want to do that!!! Thank you for watching!! 😊

[@MegaChallanger]

​@@AbbieCheesemantry acela someday

[@mikeymutual5489]

You are a train travel warrior! I always enjoy watching Amtrak trips in coach, because that is how the vast majority of riders travel. It is so tiresome watching the endless roomette videos, which are just not helpful. I would have liked to see more of your time in the cafe car and your meals, because we coach passengers do spend a lot of time there. Especially if you are traveling coast to coast in coach, which is something I've done. Think about a trip on the California Zephyr through the Rockies next!

[@lalakerspro]

If only there was a direct connection between boston south and north stations

[@THE_IRON_HORSE]

Naw 90 aint fast for the ACS-64s they can hit 150 tops, but are limited to 125 mph, but yeah you should have told the conductor if the dude kept bothering you, they most likely would have either moved you or told the guy to stop

[@calebtrains2261]

Well Actually, The ACS-64'S Only Rated For 135 MPH As Its Top Speed, Not 150, Despite Both The Speedometer Going Up To 160 And Being Limited To 125.

[@marty6055]

This was fun. Thanks for taking me along. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@tonymartos2922]

You could have also gone from north station and taken the green line to park st, and then the red line to south station. South station is a lot warmer in the winter months than back bay. I’m a local too lol

[@Adamdaj]

Next Time Book a Roomette, it's worth it. I did it twice from Philadelphia to Tampa and take along a UHF/VHF scanner to listen out for detailed information that train crew won't disclose over the PA. It's interesting to hear what the dispatchers telling the engineer. You also hear Hot Box Detectors every few miles.

[@KC3YCU]

Anytime anyone mentions sleep masks, I hear Miles in Transit singing "Manta, blocks out all of the light..."

[@NiFeGetsTubey]

As a man, I apologize on behalf of the non-creeps who just wanna get to our destination. Glad you made it safe!

[@NickP16]

Back in November 2021, I took Amtrak all over the country from coast to coast. I think I did like 10,000 miles on the train. I love train travel as well. And usually the people you meet along the way are very interesting and have their own stories to share. Not everybody is like the creep that sat next to you. Glad you made it out all right Traveling by the train, gives you a different perspective on the world. Everyone’s going to their own destinations, but during that time of traveling together, you usually learn a lot about yourself and life along the way.

[@mikeymutual5489]

Heh, I did the same trip a month earlier. But let's be real - traveling long distance in coach on Amtrak is an unpleasant slog. The only thing you learn along the way is how bad Amtrak and its employees are. However in between that, there are nice moments with the scenery and the people you meet on the way.

[@dorun2002]

@@mikeymutual5489 Very true about employee's funny thing is the further west you go the better employee experience. I traveled from Boston west and had the best Amtrak travel experience of my life.

[@mikeymutual5489]

@@dorun2002 Sounds nice!

[@FollowThomas]

I've been in Amtrak traveling for years all over the US but not yet in Main or Boston. Great to see your Amtrak experience. You shared it well. I feel your excitement! 👍😊

[@kingbradentucky]

I just did that trip last week but from Tampa to Portland and back on the train. It was also the Silver Star b/c that's the Tampa train. It's a fun trip but i gey a roomette for the long part.

[@trainboy1979]

I'm curious of why you chose Back Bay versus Boston South station. South Station is much nicer and just as easy to get to coming from North Station.

[@cmaine45]

I rode the silver meteor about 10 years ago. It was long ride and was tired getting off.

[@AbbieCheeseman]

Yeah I was exhausted 🥲

[@ThongvanNonsithanh]

Thank you for the trip. Very nice.

[@michaeljameson8496]

Looks like a very fun trip. I never traveled on Amtrak but always wanted to especially along the east coast.

[@richiew32]

Nice Video. I am an Amtrak lover like yourself. I myself had some bad experiences riding coach on long distance trips, especially my experience going to Fort Lauderdale Florida on the train where I myself had to sit next to a very irritating customer. The other disgusting experience was several years ago when I was on the train going to buffalo and this one big overweight passenger sat next to me and I was so furious, I ended up sitting in the cafe car for the rest of my ride. From those 2 experiences, from that point, all of my Amtrak trips will be roomettes and ever since for the last 2 trips going to both New Orleans and Chicago, I enjoyed being in a roomette. May cost more, but it makes the trip more memorable and you have all the privacy in the world to yourself. I am actually looking forward to my next vacation, which will be California in December and that will be a roomette trip. Enjoy your travels.

[@trainspotting_hildesheim3245]

Great video, really enjoyed watching how train travel in the US is like. Greetings from Germany. 😊

[@AbbieCheeseman]

Thank you for watching!! 😊

[@supericeman1]

I did 38+ hours in coach from Fargo ND to Seattle WA on Amtrak's Empire Builder lol 38 hrs hence the 5 hr delay, the train could go 40 mph one afternoon cuz of super hot tracks in Montana, and the same night a 60 mph windstorm the train could go only 20 mph, even before I boarded the train, it was 2 hours late pulling into Fargo station, it was all right, the cars were double decker superliners I was upstairs, there was a cafe car with panoramic views, and we all got compensated with a free meal in the dining car and snacks through out for the delays. Reply

[@AbbieCheeseman]

Aw that was nice at least!! That is a long journey though especially with multiple delays 😭

[@supericeman1]

@@AbbieCheeseman despite the delays I enjoyed every minute of it, my family thought I was nuts I booked a round trip lol

[@edeinhorn6016]

Abbie, I just discovered this video and your channel. I'm a fan. I gave this video a thumbs up and I've subscribed to your channel. You've got such a bubbly personality that you make it a lot of fun to watch your video. One video down and 21 to go. My wife and I live in SoCal and have taken the Southwest Chief L.A. to Chicago (43 hours), Empire Builder Chicago to Seattle (46 hours), Texas Eagle L.A. to Chicago (62 hours), California Zephyr Chicago to Emeryville (53 hours), and Cardinal from Chicago to Philadelphia (26 hours). However, as senior citizens, we always took a roomette so we never had the issue you had with a rude seat mate. Your video inspires me to replicate your trip, perhaps in the spring or autumn season. I'm going to watch your Brightline video now, since I'd like to try out that train when I'm in Florida in January, 2025. Thank you for taking the Maine to Florida trip and posting it here.

[@adawg2015]

That’s insane. 32 hours of travel by train. Speaking of Amtrak I saw that Springfield MO would be getting an Amtrak route from St. Louis to Oklahoma City OK. Do you have any plans to make any more KZbin vids of your past or future travels in the future? Dude being on FaceTime for the entirety of a train ride now that’s insane. The nerve that some people have.

[@AbbieCheeseman]

That's cool!! I'm excited for future Amtrak expansion, we're supposed to be getting a new train from Cincinnati to Columbus & Cleveland so that would be awesome. Yes I will definitely be documenting future travels :) I know I can't believe some people!! Thank you for watching 😊

[@adawg2015]

@@AbbieCheeseman Anytime.

[@adawg2015]

Local news in Springfield said that one would come down from Kansas City and end in Branson, MO back in September.

[@Jerryrightrealty0760]

Thank you for the journey. It made me rethink the looong travel time and how inconsiderate some people can be.

[@rwdavidoff]

On the speed, most of Amtrak's locomotives and cars are rated for 125 mph, but are mostly limited to much slower than that outside of the Northeast Corridor. (I see you rode Brightline--Amtrak's next generation national network locomotives and railcars are the same Chargers hauling Venture cars at 125 mph from Cocoa to Orlando.) The Acela is thought of as the "fast train" for its limited stops and higher top speed, but given speed limits on even the NEC between Rhode Island and New Haven, they're not actually _that_ much faster than the standard Northeast Regionals, they just make fewer stops.

[@flyoma]

Any advantage to transferring from Boston North Station to Back Bay to pick up the NER versus going to South Station where it originates? South Station is a much more pleasant place to wait... (and has an Amtrak lounge for those who have access)

[@grommit700]

Hi. Yes, South Station does have a lounge for Amtrak travelers. I remember seeing this last year when I passed through a few times. Spacious station with the occasional crowd prior to departures too. Good food choices as well with the city streets immediately outside. To answer your question if South Station is better to depart from, there's a T Orange line connection that has Back Bay and North station as stops. One train to connect, no transfers needed. To connect to South Station from North, the orange and red T lines need to be used. Unfortunately there's no dingle T line connecting service between both stations. I looked into the missing connecting service myself for North & South Station. The short answer is that either a few tunnels or a single union station are proposals to connect both directions of train service into each direction of New England. The problem I recall seeing with this is that like any other construction project, the estimated costs are very expensive. If I recall correctly, the digging underwound aspect of it is what jacks up the price tag. This is not to say that another infrastructure law cannot help provide funding. But it's something Amtrak, the MBTA, and the city need to deliberate on a little more to make a final decision on. I think connecting train tunnels with an extra platform or two is the best option. Because I think there's a lot of underground obstacles that cannot be modified to accommodate a single union station. Another T line between both stations might not be a bad idea. But then it's another ticket to get between both station potentially. Hope this helps :)

[@theconezy]

@@grommit700 If one doesn't mind a short walk you can take orange line to Downtown Crossing then walk 10 minutes to South Station. The North South connection was promised as part of the Big Dig, but never happened with all the cost overruns with Big Dig.

[@MrHappy183]

@@theconezy if you get off at Downtown crossing there is also a tunnel you can walk thru to get to Park St station on the Red Line. From there you can take the red line to South Station. Not ideal, but better than walking to South Station if you have baggage or if weather is bad.

[@hanzdownsports]

I would take this trip. Thanks for sharing

[@sammy7068]

very nice loved it ive traveled in coach from san jose to chi town twice in coach. and never had problems ike u did on the last leg

[@AcmeRacing]

I use the Downeaster from Saco to Boston sometimes, but the prospect of coach seats all the way to FL doesn't appeal to me. The price of a "sleeper" is high enough that I'd rather fly and get there quicker for about the same cost. Unless you're doing it specifically to experience rail travel, it's not worth it.

[@kevinbeverly1651]

Very interesting! Have you been on the Brightline yet?

[@pesto12601]

That Pizza in NYC looks very sad... I'm glad it tasted good.. but man... you could have had a real NYC slice!

[@pilotnflyer]

this is so funny we literally just took the train from Maine to Orlando a week ago

[@jeffwaite6624]

From real life experience when live near an active rail line (both freight and passenger with an active crossing) one does get use to having and hearing trains daily

[@quadruplelatte]

“Worst hot dog of my life” LOL :) I was just on Amtrak and I totally agree!

[@MegaChallanger]

Dining car food is definitely much better than Cafe car food lol

[@dorun2002]

Great trip, always an adventure when traveling via Amtrak. I will say you are brave girl, you never know who could sit next to you. I will be picky though Freeport, ME to Miami, FL would be the complete Northeast. Looks though you would have to north to Freeport first then back down, not really the all the way down south trip. Thanks for inspiration, wife wants to try this out. Will get a sleeper somewhere south of Washington, a shower will be needed.

[@Skeet284]

I've taken the Star for day trips from Winter Park to Tampa and Kissimmee(Pre SunRail Phase Two and weekends) couldn't fathom a coach trip like that. As an aside Lynx is even cheaper than described here. If you are taking more than three one way trips in a Service Day ask for a day pass before putting money in their farebox 4.50 for a day pass. Saves even more than three one ways. Only issue is it covers the Service Day Not 24 hours and of course works for transfer rights for SunRail but that requires a step up fare.

[@ps7549]

South station in Boston would’ve been a better waiting place compared to back bay. There are restaurants! Could you transfer there after north station next time?

[@M_vintage-f5b]

Very good presentation. Hope you enjoyed ur time in FL. A guy took a train long distance. Was alone all the time until he was seated with others in the dining car. I would hate that. I'm very considerate id be respectful whoever is next to me. I'm new here, I'll check in again for more travel videos.

[@ess6223]

You're so cute and passionate about traveling! Love ur vibes!

[@billmiller1445]

Nice job. I love your enthusiasm despite your seatmate.

[@SuperDave30]

I hope you enjoy your Amtrak journey on the Northeast regional from Boston to New York especially the newly opened Moynihan Train Hall, I’m sorry you had deal with that idiot next time sneak get a empty seat that someone hasn’t been in the seat for a while during the trip.

[@TrainMike2013]

Maybe next time, try for a bid to get a room for cheap. It makes the trip affordable, gives you all of your meals, a sink in your room, and a shower.

[@KC3YCU]

Milea in Transit has gotten some pretty sweet upgrades with his Poor Bid™

[@erniessoloadventures]

I love taking the train when traveling, I think it's the best way to see the country and everything it has to offer. However, if you have a rude seatmate like you did, then it sort turns off the experience and makes it negative. Apologies that you had to go through that, I like having a row to myself. I hope to make a similar journey like this soon, this looked like a lot of fun.

[@frankdegennaro8290]

Abbie why didn’t you change your seat. That a long trip to be uncomfortable. You also went by my hometown of New Haven. Keep making videos

[@sbmedex3421]

do these trains have wifi? can u buy food on the train ? my question is why did u not opt for a first class or sleeper? u could have had more privacy and decent sleep. i am thinking of taking the train from toronto to orlando but your experience has made me think twice...better to fly!!!!!!

[@frankdegennaro8290]

Abbie when will you post something new?

[@ps7549]

How did you create the map visuals? 🙏

[@rbashta]

I really enjoyed your video. You really stuck it out .... a real travel trouper. I enjoy train travel but I do think Amtrak can do a little better job on its long-haul service. And I feel bad they stuck you with a real creep next to you. They should know better. Hang in there .... I will look forward to your next video.

[@JediTev]

Ive traveled East coast to West Coast and back about 4 or 5 times. Most of those were in the 90s when i was stationed at Ft Bragg. Im sorry you had to deal with that creep. Next time inform the train crew and asknfor seat change. The conductor should accommodate you. I will say, its too bad they don't have the Slumbercoach anymore. It was a single room that changed into a bed at night. It had a sink and a toilet. Unfortunately, you didn't get the free meals in the dining car you do in the sleeper cars. It was a nice experience and i used it when possible going up and down the East Coast.

[@mikeymutual5489]

This "Slumbercoach" that you describe is exactly what the roomettes on the train are today. And they are 4-5 times the cost of a coach seat.

[@bwcbiz]

Next time get a roomette on the Florida leg. Keeps out the riff-raff and it's 1000 times more comfortable than an airplane. My bad back can testify to that. Plus they have a (shared) shower.

[@jaxsonhugh9334]

I’ve been on Amtrak many times and it absolutely amazes me that the conductors don’t do much to correct people’s bad behavior. Isn’t that part of their job????

[@tdadp]

I would have gotten a sandwich from the deli to have for meal not have to buy food on train .. I give you credit I would only do the ride in a sleeper car

[@josephforest7605]

The older seats appear to be more comfortable .

[@TrainMike2013]

Answer to why the train that long' People take that train to avoid the security screening messes at the airport and there's less chance of the train getting cancelled then a flight.

[@Grahamrobinsonvt802]

Sliver meter roommate was great

[@Metsfan30]

That honestly sounds brutal, as much as I love sitting on a train 😂

[@tdadp]

I personally would only fly flight out of LaGuardia, JFK and Newark for about 89- $147 but then again, there are some people who are just afraid to fly and feel safer on the train

[@BIGGUNNER845]

Those rooms are way too expensive. No way I’m spending $1000 or close to it to ride a funky train for 15+ hrs. Hell to the no!

[@FloridaCatholicGuy]

Love the video. My recommendation is if you can afford it do business class..also you are very pretty and your smile is gorgeous!

[@Redman9250]

8:54 😂

[@Dan-o4c6g]

You look like you're about ready to cry when you got off the train

[@brianHa265]

A great video and it’s so good to highlight what shit female travellers have to put up with. Makes you wonder if we should follow Japan and have all female carriages for their safety. Glad you are safe and enjoying food and sun 👍🏻

[@grommit700]

Now that I think of it, I see this happening one day in USA. As a guy myself, it's upsetting to see that men cannot control themselves in public like this. I feel bad for the women too. I also think this should be cause to remove unruly passengers who disturb train travelers. If the airlines can do it, train crews and police should be able to as well. I've done a good amount of train travel between Springfield, MA and NYC these past 6 years. To a degree, what was seen in this video by that guy does validate and confirm some things I've seen on all my train travels. Intoxicated men is a repeating observation.

[@lalakerspro]

Dont feel bad for the actions of other men, that are out of your control. Just like women should not have to be ashamed for the stuff other women do.@@grommit700

[@davidbridgeman5828]

Yes you should of told the conductor to move you.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

Why travel coach on purpose?

[@robreuler144]

For the amount of money a train costs, for me it's still easier and cheaper to fly.

[@Jimfundercover2]

I went from Washington DC to New Orleans. 27 hours in coach. Would never recommend coach for anything over 12 hours.

[@akachovich]

It's so stressful as a female traveller. There is always creeps like that. Protect yourself. Tell the conductors, they have to deal with disdusting men all the time. Put them on camera next time then start asking questions about why are they sitting next to you, why do you keep touching me, why do you keep filming me. Make it loud enough for all others in cabin to hear. He will soon move.

[@BostonBuzz]

40 sec mark yur map is not even correct. The train goes thru providence and along the shoreline of CT……

[@skiparkcityut]

It is more money but getting a bedroom is worth it on an overnight train

[@mamascookin]

Wow 32 hours? Japan is so lucky that the shinkansen goes 200 mph and magnetic trains are on the rise there. wow does the USA need something like 200mph-500mph level trains it makes more sense for such a broad and expansive country which is also the richest to have way faster trains than Japan doesnt it? 😅 sorry that was so ruff for you i hope you recover well ❤

[@lalakerspro]

These trains are meant more for the journey and scenery, not for speed. In the US it makes more sense to take a plane for long distances. Japan is about 100x smaller than US. Although US is building 220 MPH train from LA to SF

[@JosephDeLuna-yj8vg]

Take The Plane Next Time!

[@michaelsmallarz7183]

Babies, you are adorable.

[@ringmaster146]

I did this trip in 2001. It took 36hrs and I had similar experiences with crazies who I assumed were on a no-fly list. Never again.

[@vgshwk]

Got to be better than doing it by greyhound.

[@GuyRips]

You should just asked me to go,I'm in Portland,,need to go fl,I'm not a weird doe!!well known,, smacked that guy around a little like Humphrey bogart

[@billbaber6653]

Roommett

[@dimanimatedtakes]

I’m actually surprised that that dude was able to constantly FaceTime. Like…. Don’t cell phones go “No Service” in areas without good cell towers?? So sorry that happened though. Glad things turned out fine, but dude was weird for switching seats to be seated next to you. Like…. No thanks. Avoiding one potential creep only for another one to show up and be creepy and loud. Yikes. Great video though regardless!

[@JulieMoranNE111]

One word: Roomette.

[@Island_Line_Rail_Productions]

WHY....would you just go down in coach... Book a roomette! Having a private room, even if its really small, is amazing

[@MariaHernandez-jd2bi]

I hate it when people are so inconsiderate.

[@acousticshadow4032]

Those Boston pigeons were looking for you to feed them. Should've bought a bag of seeds. Don't be such a bleeping diva!

[@jeromewegand4785]

FLY, OR RENT A CAR THE NEXT TIME !

[@TrevortonOffroad]

The Muzak made this unwatchable.. I'll never understand the appeal of background Muzak.

[@meltuchman3280]

Listen.... You are not obligated to sit in any particular seat when you are going coach.... As soon as the train starts, you get up, you look around and you could switch your seat anywhere. You want preferably look for a row that doesn't have anybody else in it... I know this because I have taken the coach on the auto train about twelve different times and I know you can sit wherever you want in coach..... But anyway... She's very nice and very nice to listen to....

[@derekdestep40]

I love seeing the coach bloggers I want to buy a USA rail pass.

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

Not 100% true. Auto train doesn't have any stops. So nobody will need empty seats. Her train conductors keep track of empty seats. But sure they will move u if u ask. And if u .ove on your own they don't always get very angry just slightly annoyed if your lucky

[@johnnieedwards3275]

First time watching her n she is super cute ❤

[@buhdda316]

Are you related to Gene Cheeseman?