We Took Amtrak From New York City To Orlando | Amtrak Silver Star Roomette | Fine Dining Is Back

[@mywest7088]

I can't thank you enough for posting this video! I'm not familiar with this train, so I wanted to see what I could expect. I was nervous about my accommodations... not knowing what to expect. Now, I'm at ease and ready for my trip!

[@fakerating]

Good video. The problem with Amtrak in the USA is the price, around $852 one way single occupancy. If you want a private shower, price goes up to over $1,600. Something similar in Europe could range from $100 to $300 single occupancy. In other parts of the world, could range from $40 to $100 single occupancy. I'm sorry to say, it's just not worth it when you can fly for $100, and add $200 for a hotel for the night, and save a lot of time. Especially when there's nothing to see out the window along the way. Good service and decent food still doesn't cut it for me to pay a premium of 8 or 9 times the price of a flight.

[@Jay-vr9ir]

Trains are the only way to fly , for me . Planes are way too unsafe , no planes for me .

[@fakerating]

@@Jay-vr9ir Are you getting this false information from Fox entertainment? Every study has shown flying is far safer than trains. But this comment is about train prices, so I'm glad you have great wealth. Sadly, love of trains won't take you across oceans. You probably love ships too.

[@Jay-vr9ir]

@@fakerating Yes planes are way too unsafe .My cousin died in a plane crash. I go to Europe on The Queen Mary 2 or other ships.

[@fakerating]

@@Jay-vr9ir Oh I see. Cause your cousin died in a plane crash, you have determined planes are less safe than trains. Sadly, you have access to a keyboard.

[@Jay-vr9ir]

@@fakerating Planes are not safe enough in case of an emergency , just watch the show Mayday .

[@divox9pqr]

Roomettes are really better for one person. Next time try the full bedroom. You and your companion won’t be staring at each other the whole time. Everyone appreciates the return to Traditional Dining on the Silver Star. Hopefully the Meteor will be upgraded as well. Being from Baltimore, we are truly excited about the new tunnel being built which will ease the congestion and increase the speed for the trains.

[@Paji76]

The bedrooms are much better

[@ronclark9724]

@@Paji76 And twice as expensive... Roomettes are okay for two well acquainted people... However, standard bedrooms are larger...

[@MrRepsMrReps]

If you are traveling with your wife or husband the roomette will do. After all you are married.

[@Randile]

@@ronclark9724 31:43 I have heard from several of the video travelers that a better deal than the room is two roomettes when there are two travelers. Several reasons for this. When paying for a single roomette for each person the price is cheaper than a room for two. Also several people have said sleeping is more enjoyable in the roomette due to you lay perpendicular to the tracks which is a more gentle rocking motion rather than shifting side to side in the room sleeping arrangement. A further benefit is you can see out both sides of the train. When booking your trip request rooms across the train from each other that way you can be in different roomettes but with the curtains and doors open it’s like one big room. People aren’t constantly walking the hallway so it’s not much of a privacy issue.

[@AGM-Experience]

Amtrak is true railroading. Especially when you have to stop for freight trains, engineers hours, locomotive issues…. It’s apart of the fun. I’ve done this exact same trip a few times on both Silver Meteor & Star going a little further to West Palm. The new roomettes are cool but I like to have my own bathroom which are only on the older ones. Very nice video, brings back memories.

[@chop3625]

As long as it’s a clean cabin and have the personal time it really doesn’t seem like a bad way to go at all. Very nice clip👌

[@cruisecrazy7066]

Great video. I love just looking out the window and watching the world go by. Your video makes me feel like I am sitting in your seat. Thank you.

[@arethiasmith3186]

AT 22:13 was "the castle" of the Smithsonian Musuem and L'enfant Plaza where I used to work. I live in TX now and haven't seen that sight since I moved here in 2011. Thank you for the nostalgia and the great video.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Very cool!

[@Tomtuga]

Great video. I did this trip five years ago. Was thinking of getting the roomette but did the coach seat instead...uh, yep. I got stuck in the isle seat and next to a kid that took every smoke break that he could. Luckily I found the Cafe car and the $7 Jack and Cokes. My train hit a low overhead tree just outside Jacksonville, so just a short delay. You are correct on not really a sightseeing train but I enjoyed the trip. I would definitely do the roomette next time.

[@aperson5062]

Did the Autotrain from DC to Orlando in the small bedroom on the way to and from my daughter's college a few times. Really a great way to travel.

[@Redwhiteblue-gr5em]

If I travel long distance by Amtrak I definitely will get the roomette. I’ve done it before and always sleep well, better than in most hotels. Plus I don’t have to deal with the stress of long distance driving as I’m a senior citizen. Air travel to me is most uncomfortable and stressful and claustrophobic.

[@randomanton]

im travelling on amtrak right now... i think they just need a lot more resources, and also i think during delays they should have more frequent and accurate updates, rather than leaving passengers wondering if it will be 2 hr or 12 hrs. just as a courtesy, because i think most people expect the train to be the more scenic and "long" journey

[@ronclark9724]

America is not a TINY nation like Germany or France. Amtrak requires SIX train sets to run the Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago, not two train sets for the UK's Caledonia Sleeper or Night Riveria sleeper for one night daily services... Amtrak requires SIX train sets to run the California Zephyr and Southwest Chief as well. If daily service isn't enough, imagine Via's twice weekly service for the Canadian with three train sets? Amtrak requires THREE train sets for the Coast Starlight, Texas Eagle (north of San Antonio), City of New Orleans, Capitol Limited, and the other Viewliner one night sleepers in the east... Much more rolling stock is required for more frequency and routes... Even in Europe nearly everyone flies when the train route is beyond three hours...

[@mpacino1224]

So glad fine dining is back. We need to go to Florida from NYC. We did it in 2016 and it was amazing. Loved our Room.

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Love your videos and glad to see your adventures as well. Thanks for posting this too. Have a nice day now.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Thanks, you too!

[@hirampriggott1689]

Glad to see the full dining experience is back.

[@295g295]

27:02 < full dining .. included with roomette service riding

[@ambermarieadescat2530]

Amtrak is amazing. I once took a ride from Ft Lauderdale, FL to NC. My experience was not bad at all. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

The Amtrak experience was great! Thank you for watching!

[@seyley2901]

What other train experiences have you had...?

[@Aquariangirl126]

As a former assistant conductor for SEPTA Regional Rail, watching the sights from Trenton to Philadelphia 30th Street station and passing the SEPTA Powelton Train Yard brought back a lot of memories. I really enjoyed your video.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Very cool!! Thank you!

[@trentpettit6336]

Have you ever been to the FOOD BAZAAR supermarket in the heart of Trenton?

[@Jayquan92]

Amazing I always wanted to become a conductor being that I enjoy taking the train whenever I get the chance I love travels on Amtrack. Any great tips or advice on becoming a conductor?

[@Aquariangirl126]

@@Jayquan92 Be prepared to do a lot of studying as well as taking a lot of test. It’s nothing like your normal nine to five job, you will be working long hours. The pay is great and you get to meet so many people, especially the train buffs. It’s been five years since I’ve worked on the train, but for the most part I still remember everything I learned signals to railroad crossings to how the engineers move the trains. Good luck and I wish you the best.💙🚂🚉🚞👩🏾‍✈️

[@janahutchins4684]

I was hoping you would of addressed some of the deficiencies about Amtrak, as it appears there are many.

[@vanessazannis5523]

Honestly I can’t believe that’s the view of Winter Park you added. The train station itself is so beautiful with the surrounding park! Well each his own.

[@Joseph-rt6kb]

I agree the park is beautiful. I frequently visit the park for picnics.

[@1521sescobar]

I really enjoy taking Amtrak. It’s not for everyone but I like to disconnect from the everyday monotony and just relax. It is very expensive to book a roomette but I like the privacy. I’ve done coach as well on this route and it’s still pretty comfortable. Excited that the silver meteor is bringing back traditional dining at the end of June!

[@josephforest7605]

Here , here!!!

[@milepost4846]

I rode train 91 "Silver Star" from Columbia, SC to Tampa, FL back in 2016. The train arrived 6 hours late after the engine broke down somewhere around Rocky Mount, NC as well. They had to bum a CSX freight engine from the freight railroad they run over, so needless to say we were restricted to I assume 70 mph instead of 79 mph and it wasn't till Sanford, FL we picked up a Amtrak locomotive for the remainder of the trip. I enjoy riding trains regardless so not like it was a loss for myself and got a daylight ride over a overall nighttime portion of the route which was exciting for me, especially seeing familiar areas, but I hate it for those that do want to arrive on schedule.

[@LarryButler-kp3se]

When I go from Charleston to Florida to bring back sailboats, I have a trick to save half the ticket cost! Drive down to Yemmassee SC and buy a daycoach ticket to FL. From Charleston it's DOUBLE!

[@295g295]

28:12 - This ride stopped before Rocky Mount, NC . I do not think a rocky mountain is in Rocky Mount, NC . 🤔

[@295g295]

34:17 - I think these Amtrak breaks to 'smoke out of the train or walk around' are, in fact, the time when the diesel fuel is added to the locomotive.

[@thedude2897]

I took Amtrak from Springfield MA to LA CA back in 2001. Took 3 days with a lay over in Chicago. It was one the most fun things I've done. I have been on the same route you took as well. Good times.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Wow! That sounds like a great route to take. We keep looking at different routes or smaller segments to take next.

[@soggyjason]

@12:30 The new Acela is visible (just north of 30th St Station in Philly)

[@tkwoebse7546]

Thanks for the train trip. I've been wanting to try a short one before going cross counrty. Love your tagline. As a kindergarten teacher, I say it a lot.🎉 I am looking forward to exploring your channel and viewing your adventures. Thanks again

[@Renee622]

Loved the review. Took this years ago so the updates are welcomed. I took the auto train and all the rooms were sold out. It was a great ride and having the car has been a great benefit. You made the journey nice to watch.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Thank you!

[@pattymc4726]

On a recent trip on the Coast Starlight from Seattle to LA, we got as far as Davis, CA and just after breakfast the train stopped and we were told that the tracks were washed out ahead and we had to get off in Davis, go back north to Sacramento or further south to Emeryville and find our way to our destinations. Either way, they had no way to get us any further since the buses couldn’t through the snowed-in passes. A porter told us we should go to Sacramento rather than Emeryville. We are from Canada and don’t know the details of each city so took his advice. Once in Sacramento we decided to rent a car to carry on. It was Sunday afternoon and they were all closed. So, after an hour plus in the lineup to speak to an agent I asked for any way to get to LA. She said we could go back to Emeryville 😖 on a commuter train, catch an overnight bus there to Santa Barbara and then another commuter train to LA. Unfortunately, there was no mention of the almost nine hour wait for the bus in Emeryville. I rented a hotel room nearby to soften the wait. We finally got to LA exactly 24 hours late. Amtrak immediately refunded the entire one way portion of our trip. I was glad we didn’t have to apply for a refund (or even ask for it). Would we take Amtrak again? You bet. We can’t blame them for weather. We were unaware of the weather issues they were dealing with. In an entire week in LA it rained and was chilly every day so things were definitely unusual. We are retired seniors and are not wealthy but with a little planning we are able to take an occasional trip on the train (in a roomette) so people of average means can certainly afford it. We were road trippers and loved driving vacations but my hubby always missed everything because he was behind the wheel. This way we can both relax, have a nap, take a walk etc. He isn’t exhausted at the end of it. We love the privacy of the roomette and every meal we’ve had on the train has been very good. The crew are (mostly) friendly and accommodating. We’ve done the Coast Starlight four times now and will do Seattle to Ft. Lauderdale next spring. We are really looking forward to that trip. If you aren’t prepared for some bumps in the road when traveling, you should stay home. Things can go wrong no matter the mode of travel. Also, if you think sleeping accommodations are expensive on Amtrak, you should see the cost of a similar trip in Canada. You do have to be wealthy to experience that in Canada. We are big fans of Amtrak.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Wow! Thank you for watching and the incredible story/comment!

[@chrisheckard3768]

Happy little trees... Nice Bob Ross reference...😂

[@Nightwing-ce1tx]

Thanks for posting this and going into detail about the cabin and other amenities. I can't wait to take my cross country trip via Amtrak

[@patrickbolmeyer9515]

I know I can fly to Orlando from Wilmington, DE for $78 roundtrip and be there in no time BUT one of these days I'd love to do a rail adventure to get there. Looks like a lot of fun! Great video!

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

We flew up to NYC on the cheap, but this trip back was all about the experience. It was fun! Thank you!

[@dori9024]

This is a wonderful adventure for you guys I always wanted to take a long train ride. However, now that I am a senior and overweight the limited space would be uncomfortable. But, guys keep traveling and explore the world before you get old and traveling becomes a challenge. Just found your Vlog and I am looking forward to seeing the others. Thank you for sharing.

[@aimeerobeson5238]

Great video. 33 years ago I took the Amtrak from NYC TO Richmond, VA. WE had to stop in DC TO ALSO switch out the engine. I thought by now that would have stopped.

[@debbest8546]

Adding the electric power to the line wasn't and isn't worth the cost. Diesel exhaust is the smell of freedom.

[@Destinychanged]

My wife and I did the same thing. Our journey started in Providence, RI, though. It was rough for us, but worth it. It was cool to see the world go by.

[@TomasuDesu]

Wow American transit is kind of cool! I’m Japanese and we do have these services but they are MUCH cheaper. I think America needs to improve their network and prices of their services. Maybe more people would use the systems if they are improved

[@ronclark9724]

Does Japan have numerous routes that last FIFTY hours? TWENTY FOUR hours? TWELVE hours? Much more time and distance implies much more expense... Duh... New York City to Miami is 1279 miles/2059 kilometers, Tokyo to Kobe is 325 miles/522 kilometers... Nearly four times as far implying at least four times more labor and energy expenses...

[@ambermarieadescat2530]

The scenery was beautiful! Thank you again for sharing! 😊

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Thank you!

[@scottcopeland3730]

If you are looking to take a train out west, I strongly recommend the route that goes through Denver and Salt Lake City. Once you clear the Continental Divide west of Denver, you follow the Colorado River for hours and the views are incredible.

[@QuinnTigerpaw]

I've heard this. Sounds like a beautiful ride.

[@debbest8546]

Trust those words. West of Denver is outstanding. Breathtaking. I took the Zephyr to Reno and back to Michigan. I slept horribly on the top bunk, never again. If you spend good money on the Zephyr, do some research. You're better off having proper expectations. Jeb Brooks makes decent videos.

[@colormop2617]

This is thee exact type a video I wanted to see ❤🎉

[@JaxB-po8ld]

Great video I love this train it’s the best one ever!!

[@joshuarobinson9626]

Omgosh! Yall had clips of Jesup! We are very proud of our train heritage and that at least one Amtrak stops here.

[@chickaphant4834]

What an interesting adventure. Glad you had an overall nice experience. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

It was a great experience. Next up is trying to figure out which scenic route to take out west next year.

[@BDEisMe22_4]

I am looking forward to taking solo trips on Amtrak often in retirement. This was a really great informational video, thank you!

[@nicholasbarbera3879]

I'm really happy I found this video! It makes me consider making this kind of trip one of these days!

[@maumor2]

I took a Miami - New york last year. GREAT EXPERIENCE Is not the best if you are short on time but is very relaxing and you see a lot of great places (and I also came down at every station to "stretch my legs" while my daughter screamed at me "we are on a train not a car my legs are fine")

[@ridesharegold6659]

It was cool watching it get more green as you rolled south. BTW - as you were going through Maryland you crossed the Susquehanna (suskwa-hanna) River where it meets the Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake is just a really long estuary of the Susquehanna.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

It was definitely getting greener, and of course as soon as we got closer to home in FL, the skies also got darker into rain. :)

[@jasonyau326]

Jeb Brooks does good travel videos and although he does cover Amtrak among his many travels, the only KZbin Channel I have come across so far that is focuses on train travel in US and Canada is "Grounded Life Travel" which I think pivoted to trains because of the pandemic but have kept it as their focus with tips and tricks as well

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Grounded Life is great as well. Every so often, I tend to go down the rabbit hole of just continually clicking to the next suggested video from a variety of channels that cover travel.

[@mikeymutual5489]

That's a much better channel for Amtrak travel than dopey Jeb Brooks.

[@flarrfan]

@@mikeymutual5489 I like them both, but I prefer Grounded Life for their down-home personalities...

[@mikeymutual5489]

@@flarrfan They also specialize in Amtrak traveling, while Jeb is better for plane trips.

[@Beargizmo3]

Look for reviews by "youtubba". The best.

[@andreww1212]

I moved to Georgia and my family is still in New York. I've decided to go back for Christmas on the train with the roomette. I figured it would be a fun experience for Christmas vacation to take the train and see the nice scenery outside. I've always wanted to. Sure flying is super quick compared to this but I'm more interested in the experience. It seems relaxing and a good way to spend some time off.

[@rtlthemusician5598]

Great video! As a northeasterner this really speaks to me, and this is a route I take often, I mean not from New York to Orlando but I always take the Northeast Corridor from Hamilton to Newark for the Devils games

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Very cool! I used to take the LIRR or NJ Transit when we lived up that way.

[@janiesarafinadreams3803]

The old roomettes not only had a toilet but they also had a tv screen that didn't play much on selection but they did have some movies which was really nice

[@mariacruz6763]

Hi! We went from N.Y. to Orlando last year 2022 and it was a Wonderfullllll expireiance . We Loved It.❤

[@playwithmeinsecondlife6129]

I took the Southwest Cheif out to California and the California Zephyr back in roomette, connecting trains in couch. Couch is very comfortable. I will be taking the Crescent to New Orleans, the Sunset Limited to LA, the Coast Starlight to Seattle and the Empire Builder to Chicago finishing up with the Lakeshore limited home all in coach with a travel pass in April. Amtrak is an adventure. You can get there faster by plane but never see anything. I plan to see almost every state this way at least in passing.

[@2luvjazz]

That was very interesting. I was planning to take the train from NY to Orlando for a cruise. Flights are so expensive right now so the train is a great alternative. Don’t think I’d do the sleeper car but definitely the quite car, if they have one. Great video.

[@debbest8546]

Get a roomette.

[@brendalogan6281]

Love Jeb Brooks videos...also Allie and Rob at Grounded Life Travel...thanks to their information, this past Oct, I was able to securing a cross country trip from LA to SF to Chicago and down to DC in roomettes and a family bedroom for free. I appreciate your video... Just moved to the East Coast and Want to try the trains up and down the Coast

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I’ve been binging Grounded Life lately as well. Thanks for watching!!

[@esciteach7997]

I DID THE SAME THING five years ago (pre Covid) but drove NYC (Queens; yup, Belt Parkway, Verazano I95 . . . ) to the Lorton Virginia station ( so I would have my own car in Florida) to take the AUTOTRAIN. Booked an upper full suite (your own full bathroom and Captains Chairs; three full meals in dining car with real silverware and linen tablecloth.) LOVED IT. Arrived just outside of Orlando/Disney World (with my own car to drive in Florida) next morning. Yes, was "pricy" especially certain times of the year, but was amazing.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Very cool! We're looking at the auto train to visit friends in VA.

[@esciteach7997]

@@ViewFromTheCheapSeats I loved everything about the Autotrain but would recommend a room on the second "floor" for less noise, and ear plugs. And don't forget to tip your "cabin" steward like you do on cruises.

[@Joeelectronicschematicsforauto]

I really enjoyed your video first time watching it and you gave all the information that is necessary to a person was thinking about a train ride maybe you can make some videos about Florida and trains over there I would really enjoy it

[@keithmoorechannel]

I guess I share the same view as many here. Every time I want to visit my family, I have a look at the train from NYC to Savannah. It is always a shock to see the prices, even compared to first class airline tickets. I would far prefer to take the train, but the economics just don't work.

[@tjr-007tt]

Wish they would consider a high speed train option, extending the Acela line out of the north east past Washington DC.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

That would be great!

[@cruisecrazy7066]

How about taking a wet towel from the washroom and cleaning your window on the outside?

[@295g295]

15:13 - Susquehanna River .. US-40 bridge and I-95 bridge .. town of Harve de Grace, Maryland

[@Zsalaco]

Absolutely enjoyed this video. I can't wait to take a train ride with a Roomette.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Thank you!

[@cheesun124]

36:23 wow! So I just booked a trip to Orlando a couple of days ago, pull up this video to see what it would be like, and I see on my ticket that I'm assigned to Car 9111. I hope I have as good a trip as you did.

[@henrymerica]

That little bell ringing would’ve driven me crazy. Lol

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

For a good portion of the trip, we were able to just block it out. That said, the jingling never stopped.

[@sgtmayhem]

Passenger train service for most everywhere not in the Northeast is a thing of the past (unless you like traveling through Chicago). Freight companies own and maintain the remaining rails.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

There are a couple of routes out west that we’d like to check out. We’ve been trying to map out routes to take parts of them while looking to hit different cities (Chicago is one of them).

[@Hispandinavian]

I learned the hard way that you won't arrive as scheduled. Going westbound bound toward the West Coast, it is definitely so. Aside from any unpredictable delays, they have to yield to freight train traffic. It's the same thing going eastbound from California. I left LA, and arrived a couple hours late to Albuquerque. In Denver, my train was horribly late. I was scheduled to arrive in Omaha at zero dark thirty, and arrived around 9am. The East Coast around DC and the Easter Seaboard is not to bad. Also Chicago Union is a nice hub to explore the tri-state area of the upper Midwest.

[@42luke93]

11:24 "Goode Bye Works" was a former textile dyeing factory. Must have a story of its own. An example of the random things you get to see on trains.

[@42luke93]

Found out where it was: reeceterris.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2_GoodByeWork_NorthEast.jpg

[@samantha4130]

Great video! Looks like a great trip. When you were showing us the other cabins I felt like throwing up in my mouth to see the one with the toilet inside the cabin against the day chair/bed. Absolutely foul 🤢 I could never!

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Yeahhh. The toilet in the car, right next to where you sleep is a little off putting for sure.

[@gemark1605]

Been waiting for this vlog! Definitely something we'd like to do one day. Would love to travel through Canada by train. I like the idea of the journey being part of the experience.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Canada would be great to travel through by train. Mary has harped on me for years around the journey being the best part of the experience and to slow down and smell the flowers. We're looking at some other routes in the west to see if we can hit them next year.

[@jefflewis4]

Just took that NYC-ORL trip last week. I agree the Flank Steak was really good. Came back on the Silver Meteor, was disappointed to not see it on the menu, had to just just get the reheated microwave beef short ribs. Have to remember to take the Silver Star in both directions next time.

[@CandacePedraza]

appreciate this video a ton - been debating doing regular coach for me & my partner for a trip to Florida or doing a room (price being the biggest factor for us). this is kind of convincing me to just save up for the roomette!

[@fredredmon5828]

Pretty good video wish it was longer but you showed all the good spots. After I was finished watching I was thinking I bet they're over at OIA getting tickets for Brightline lol. I figured they'll be up and running the end of next month

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

We are interested in trying Brightline to Miami, but thinking the cost is a little high. There are some videos online around the current route and issues they have been having with overbooking or double booking of seats.

[@Scraghunter]

I've had the good fortune to ride the Texas Eagle, the Capitol Limited and the Silver Meteor. Start to finish on the last two. If opportunity strikes, I'll get back on board. But not when there's any kind of time crunch!

[@brynajones8076]

Cool....we were on the Acela two weeks ago...loved it! Is not our preferred way to travel! Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Thank you!

[@brynajones8076]

@@ViewFromTheCheapSeats You are very welcome!!! Will be watching your other videos today as I work!!!

[@ponyguy99]

Really cool video! Thanks! I’ve been on 2 Amtrak routes; Truckee to SF. , through the Sierra’s, and SF to LA along the Pacific Coast. Both had beautiful scenery. Luckily, did not have to sleep on the train. That looked rough.

[@pearlsgirl45]

Great timing w/this. I'm really considering my 1st train ride. DC to Savannah ( around 12ish hours). I had just been thinking about what delays would look like. I think it would be a cool way to travel.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

The train ride was really relaxing and fun to watch everything go by while not needing to worry about driving.

[@kingbradentucky]

I just did my first round trip from Tampa to NYC this past week. It was great. Already planning a multi leg adventure with Amtrak.

[@himbourbanist]

DC to Savannah would be a great trip. Amtrak does an alright job of factoring delays into their scheduling but its unfortunately pretty unpredictable once you leave the corridor, I'd say just be flexible with your arrival time, maybe plan to stay in Savannah a couple days, and enjoy the ride

[@chrisdobrowolski2783]

Since the train was late you can call 1800- USA rail and tell them and they should give you a partial voucher for a future trip depending on how much you paid for this trip.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Thanks for the tip!

[@sammy7068]

wow cool video ty for sharing ur journey wiht us

[@chrisdobrowolski2783]

How was traditional dinning for you guys. What were your favorite food items for the traditional dinning.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

We thought it was great. The steak and salmon were both excellent.

[@DiscoLiz]

Such a cool vlog and seems like a fun trip together! I love looking out the window and watching scenery as I travel, so I feel like I would love this form of travel. Maaaaaybe not the car with the toilet inside the room though. LOL Wow - right by the Jefferson Monument! Oh nooooo not the major delay. Daaaang.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Mary and I joked about using the toilet in front of each other if we had one in our car. I guess it's a convenience if you are traveling alone, but so bizarre to have that right next to where you would be sleeping. It was a fun and memorable trip. We want to do a larger span out west with some better scenery next year.

[@kbgotflava]

Great video I just sub I took the amtrak a year ago from New York to Hollywood, Florida that was an interesting experience 👍

[@travelaviation3146]

You were on the New Amtrak Viewliner 2 Sleeping Car I’m Hoping to ride them From Chicago To New York This summer Round Trip

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I think we lucked out. The older viewliner car was in front of us.

[@frankcarone3769]

great review ,i just subscribed i enjoyed the train back in 1960s ,the quality of food back then was alot better than todays world

[@svenmartin840]

What a wonderful video. I noticed that you are a huge Star Wars fan. Here is a must-see. For you, that is the number one Sci-Fi villain of all time. It is called Genesis of the Daleks. And I hope that you will see it. I hope you do a video from Perth Australia to Sydney on the train. That is a bucket list trip. That you should do. Along with Thailand express one too. This is Sven sighing off.

[@ThemeParkBazza]

Jeb Brooks better watch out, this was a great train travel vlog 😊. Brought back some happy memories, when we lived in Charlottesville I did the run up to NY, Boston, Philly, Trenton and DC many times. We also did the Auto train from Virginia to Orlando when we moved down here a few years ago. I want to do the cross country trip from Boston to LA at some point but need to convince my better half. She prefers to get there rather than long travel days.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Ha! Thank you! I don't think Jeb has anything to worry about here. :)

[@DanNguyen-ey5tw]

i go to Orlando 4 times a year for Disney. Taking an Amtrak down there is something always wanted to do. I may have to try this as i reside in the NJ myself.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

It was a fun experience!

[@StacysSoCalledLife]

I live in Kissimmee… how excited are you guys about the Brightline train coming soon?! I can’t wait! Hopefully they will do cross state destinations too!

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Definitely excited about Brightline, but the cost seems a little high. I'm sure we'll try it out at least once to head down to the Marlins.

[@spirituallifecoachinginsti7207]

NOT CHEAP........FULL BEDROOM......SLEEPER FOR 4 PEOPLE.....BATHROOM - HUGE WINDOWS....COUCH......IS VERY NICE.......FOOD & DINING CAR IS EXCELLENT.....TO ATLANTA, GA.......WE ENJOYED IT........SAME TRAIN......SILVER STAR......TRAIN STAFF...TURNING DOWN BEDS.....CLEANING ETC....VERY GOOD.

[@joemaranna8718]

Kyle, I watch the Jeb Brooks videos also. The Chicago to Glacier Natioal Park has me really interested. LFGM

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Very cool! There a few routes that we are looking at for trying to hit next year. LFGM!

[@sandyfields9933]

Really great music 🎶 Video interesting & relaxed.

[@warrenhuntley6110]

I have gone west twice from Albany NY once to San Francisco and once to Seattle WA both were great trips and I went with Coach

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

I’ll definitely look into coach for trips we are trying to schedule for next year.

[@suespony]

Wow, what an amazing train station the moynihan station is. The model that you were showing of the new train was and is built in my hometown area of Hornell NY. I actually drive by the factory all the time, have stopped and taken many pictures of the new trains. Great job with the video by the way.

[@bigsasha500]

I can’t wait for the train from LA to Las Vegas

[@dennisud]

I like this video simply because it's a more tourist view of the journey! As I'm contemplating a Train trip in the future, this gave me a really good idea of what to expect! I had a similar delay on the leg from Orlando to Miami! I got into Miami at 10 at night, 5 hours after it was supposed to be there. I wonder if they will reroute either the Silver Star or the Meteor straight to Orlando as both lines go to Tampa then Miami in the future as the Brightline Trains From Miami to Orlando and back will begin in May 2023. Thanks! 😉

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

It'll be interesting to see what impact the Brightline trains have on the existing Amtrak Florida routes. Thank you for watching!!

[@165daytona]

Maybe didnt understand what you were saying but I dont think the Silver Meteor goes to Tampa.

[@dennisud]

@@165daytona Since Covid they have the same route, which means the Silver Meteor goes to Tampa in the Florida leg of the route.

[@165daytona]

@@dennisud The meteor left Orlando at 119pm today, Kissimmee 146pm, Winter Haven 240pm, Sebring 331pm and is heading to West Palm for estimated 5pm arrival with Miami 5 stops later. It has been this way for a while now. 👍

[@dennisud]

@@165daytona Yes the Meteor heads to Tampa while the Silver Star heads south between Kissimme and Lakeland. It confused me as I was told last year when I took the Silver Star north from Miami and got off in Winter Haven. A person on that crew told me they were headed for Tampa. It seems now they had separated the 2 trains back to their previous routes that or I was told incorrectly.

[@garymoisan5899]

The views from the train are great, but the delays can be intermittent or interminable, going to Miami from NY. I used to take two or three round trips a year, when I lived in Staten Island, but their prices, I, understand, have gotten very expensive.

[@jre617]

Appreciate the video. I'll be doing this run in a few weeks (Philly-Miami). A speedometer app is simple. Be interested in train speed from time to time.

[@295g295]

13:41 - Delaware River .. state of New Jersey on the otber side

[@robinebbin917]

Bucket List experiences are worth every penny.

[@mjmartin4224]

I'd rethink that if I were you.

[@jimpern]

You do realize that your "engineer delay" was a result of your previous "engine delay" since Amtrak is very strict with their hours-on-duty restrictions. The "engine delay" was quite unusual with the older model engine that your train had, since those are pretty reliable. They have had some software issues with the newer Siemens engines; I endured a similar delay in Milwaukee back in September. Fortunately that one was only 45 minutes and I was still able to make my connection in Chicago.

[@ridesharegold6659]

It's pretty frustrating that Amtrak didn't schedule the engineer switch at a station stop especially after the first 4 hour delay. At that point they had several hours warning that the first engineer wouldn't make it.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Oh yeah, it absolutely made sense that the engineer was impacted time wise due to the engine issues that we had. As mentioned by someone else's comment below, it would have been good if the extended stop was done in a station so that folks could get out and stretch as well.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Totally agree.

[@jimpern]

@@ViewFromTheCheapSeats On my trip on the Sunset Limited in September, we stopped within sight of the Beaumont, TX station for an hour waiting for a passing freight. If we were that close to the station, why couldn't we have just waited there? At least people would have been able to get out and walk around.

[@Tinkerellastreasuretrunk]

I do miss the toilet in the room. I use the bathroom a number of times during the night and having my own private one was wonderful instead of getting up and leaving my room every time that’s terrible. Been traveling Amtrak to Orlando from NY since 1995. I stopped in 2O15

[@brendalogan6281]

The only thing about taking trains through the cities is. They always go through the worst areas so it's really not the best view. Only when you get outside of the cities do you see the really pretty sights. Cross country trip on the train has such beautiful views compared to going from city travel behind parking structures and through bad areas and all the different train depots

[@iluv2create576]

Very Good video!! It brought back a lot of memories! I took that exact trip....and to be honest it was a horrible experience. I really enjoyed watching you guys enjoying it. I wish I had a similar experience. I had the toilet in the roomette and the entire car smelled like sewer gas...every room in that car had a toilet. It was horrible! I was nauseous the entire trip.. The smell got into all my luggage and there was no way to get the smell out my clothing. I was extremly paranoid being near people...which was unavoidable. Next, the views are the worst of the worst. I was looking forward to seeing some decent views...but it was incredibly depressing. On the upside the staff was very nice and attentive. As far as the food...it was not good. But it was a few steps up from airplane food. A lot of it was microwaved prepared food. Overall, I really enjoyed this video because in a way I felt I "survived" that trip. It probally goes down in my book as the worst trip I ever had. From the looks of it I think they improved things a bit.

[@LarryButler-kp3se]

When I was a kid about 1957, we took a school field trip on the New York Central. My most vivid recollection of that was when you pushed the flush pedal on the toilet, you could watch the rail going by through the flush valve!

[@Anita3kidsS.]

Really enjoyed the video. I grew up in Phila & took Public Transportation to Center City to attend High School . I moved to NJ & have been here since age 26 (now in my late 50’s lol) We would often drive to Florida during Easter/Spring Break to go to Disney, Universal, Gatorland etc. How much if I may be so bold to ask is it to Travel this way for 2 Adults? I’m wondering if Senior Citizen’s & Students get a discount? Always wanted to take the train & often thought about it. Thanks so much for you lovely video ( along with the music ) as well as the good & the bad from your point of view. 👍🏽 Stay safe❗️ ~ Anita in NJ

[@jacitucci]

This was neat. Thanks for sharing.

[@ViewFromTheCheapSeats]

Thank you.

[@samyelts8498]

Orlando looking amazing as always 😊

[@richardperhai8292]

I used to take the Sunsett Ltd. from Orlando to LA about every 2 years (Hey I had 4 weeks of paid vacation back then!). Was a nice relaxing time (except for one trip that literally everything that could go wrong did)/