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Enjoy the exclusive amenities that come with traveling in Business Class - an affordable, enhanced experience offered on many of our trains across the country. While the specific features vary by train, many include extra legroom and complimentary non-alcoholic drinks. Additionally, all Business Class seats are located in a dedicated car or section of the train. And to make it even more rewarding, Amtrak Guest Rewards members earn a 25% qualifying point bonus for Business Class travel.
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@paulflores5335 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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

@lucky4724 6 лет назад

@@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 5 лет назад

@@lucky4724 This was in 2004 ....

@lucky4724 5 лет назад

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

@veramcdaniel89 Год назад

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 😨 🤡 😢🙄

@Bassocontinued 6 лет назад

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!!

@jamesoneill9830 7 лет назад

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.

@AVHaxor 4 года назад

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

@motlay 7 лет назад

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

@djlawlz4041 4 года назад

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@mguignard70 6 лет назад

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!

@goodeye03 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

Was this the Metroliner you are referencing?

@goodeye03 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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.

@SoulShines4U 6 лет назад

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 4 года назад

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

@ellaraykondrat 2 года назад

Canada is way more expensive

@jamesgingo6710 5 лет назад

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

@johnm.johnson3551 7 лет назад

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

@finnifang9811 6 лет назад

John M. Johnson how much is it

@normasandoval6086 6 лет назад

John M. Johnson how much was it

@mattsavage2455 6 лет назад

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

@bva5362 5 лет назад

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.

@lanitagreer7428 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Ha, my pleasure!! Thanks for watching!

@earlclark5334 6 лет назад

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.

@chrisylink 5 лет назад

Looks so comfy. Look at all that legroom too.

@gda44256 7 лет назад

Nicely done. Good narration as well.

@petervonpanda 7 лет назад

+gda44256 thanks!

@9255223 5 лет назад

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.

@caroldennis9528 6 лет назад

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

@petervonpanda 6 лет назад

Eugene Oregon, home of The Epicenter!

@3434rocky 5 лет назад

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

@richt4887 6 лет назад

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

@TrainMike2013 7 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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

@Psilanthropy 6 лет назад

On Amtrak wifi is free for all passengers ^^

@agonicole 5 лет назад

And my blue chair is bigger lol

@CombatDoc54 6 лет назад

I would still bring my spray Lysol.

@TheCaptainSquid 3 года назад

Prophetic

@khall4573 3 года назад

Agreed!

@KP-rh5qz 6 лет назад

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

@agonicole 5 лет назад

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

@summertummer2394 4 года назад

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

@christophers.o622 7 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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 :)

@ladyraven30 7 лет назад

Thanks for this. Very informative.

@ObsessedwithTrains 6 лет назад

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

@biggaby327 6 лет назад

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

@dylanakent 6 лет назад

Excellent review! Thank you! Happy New Year!

@ninamarie75 5 лет назад

Thank you for this first time taking the train

@rustyshackleford9115 7 лет назад

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

@anthonyj810 5 лет назад

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.

@sncpapa 5 лет назад

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

@KJ-sx5wd 6 лет назад

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

@summertummer2394 4 года назад

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?

@groundhog7652 6 лет назад

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

@shawncarroll1749 5 лет назад

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

@b7grams 5 лет назад

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.

@VegasJPH 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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 4 года назад

@@bva5362 true true

@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832 5 лет назад

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.

@ws2024 5 лет назад

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.

@ksmith7897 6 лет назад

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

@aharanha 6 лет назад

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.

@nitramretep 6 лет назад

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

@ronclark9724 4 года назад

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...

@MrSuperrajab 5 лет назад

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

@ladder3257 4 года назад

I KNOWWW

@vincentcalvelli6452 6 лет назад

Thanks Peter, great reporting!

@mkdigga 3 года назад

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

@William_sJazzLoft 5 лет назад

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.

@septiawoman2911 4 года назад

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

@PlanetBlake 6 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

It’s a train

@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832 5 лет назад

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

@lavenberry 2 года назад

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.

@danielonn2002 Год назад

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

@SuperTopher01 7 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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

@porkchop94 6 лет назад

Great review, really helpful. Thks for sharing 😊

@LookOutForTheTrain 7 лет назад

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

@goodeye03 7 лет назад

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

@samroyers6884 7 лет назад

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

@sgt.eclair 6 лет назад

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

@anyutka19 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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 4 года назад

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

@rockhoppa 7 лет назад

thank you for the very detailed information :)

@ladder3257 4 года назад

1:35 it’s JEREMY CLARKSON

@stevebee5840 6 лет назад

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

@redpill5912 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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)

@airplanebuilderman 6 лет назад

Doing it from Tacoma to LA in about 12 days

@aarronvanburen8612 4 года назад

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

@petervonpanda 4 года назад

Yes they boarded us first!

@KeithApp 6 лет назад

Great review and a nice alternative to flying.

@frankpearson8792 3 года назад

Wonderful Footage, enjoy the trip.

@piggy_queen0426 3 года назад

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?

@tngnbhkn 6 лет назад

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

@r.b.somers2052 4 года назад

Nice. Thanks!

@maryseidlerAmericanInPoland 4 года назад

Super helpful! Thanks!

@japanesetripoflife2610 4 года назад

nice business class on amtrak! must be comfortable!

@lillianbalkum5975 6 лет назад

Thanks! Very well done!

@xanadujohn79 6 лет назад

Up grade on board and maybe get Bucket price.

@paulwycka3393 6 лет назад

WELL DONE.. LOve the video..

@anzatzi 6 лет назад

amazingly comprehensive!

@JohnLaPaglia 6 лет назад

I want to travel on business class on amtrak.

@theSFBrit 3 года назад

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

@petervonpanda 3 года назад

They always make my trips a little better, Britt!

@spacecatboy2962 6 лет назад

why do trains look so dirty and needing repair

@troygreen9321 7 лет назад

Thanks, I wondered what it looked like.

@stephanieowens4234 3 года назад

Great video

@cherylpisterman8419 6 лет назад

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 6 лет назад

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

@lois6221 6 лет назад

Thanks for the info!!

@ernestkovach3305 6 лет назад

Very fine presentation.

@tensor4ever 6 лет назад

Top gear on the tablet? Nice

@counterfit5 6 лет назад

tensor4ever I think that's The Grand Tour

@patrickeh696 5 лет назад

What was the price for the ticket cost?

@ShortRound42 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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!

@777-Phil 6 лет назад

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

@jushaup426 5 лет назад

Thanks! 👍🏾

@engineeringoyster6243 6 лет назад

Thanks for the nice video.

@Thoohio 3 года назад

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.

@wallygater 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

HL Fitzpatrick pretty sure you just answered your own question

@ronclark9724 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@IanHardDie 5 лет назад

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

@beanovids2342 5 лет назад

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

@IanHardDie 5 лет назад

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

@beanovids2342 5 лет назад

@@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 5 лет назад

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

@ronclark9724 4 года назад

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...

@wisdomone4 6 лет назад

Love the video.

@Nick4b11 6 лет назад

Solid video man

@littlelamb6804 2 года назад

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

@z00h 7 лет назад

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

@hellonow4232 7 лет назад

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOO

@bluesboyst 7 лет назад

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

@hellonow4232 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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.

@RandomRandomnessKCMO 6 лет назад

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

@samuelsujuno375 7 лет назад

its nice that they have outlets, i plan on bringing my laptop with me. i will stream movies while recording the screen, burn that to a DVD just in case they don't have Wi-Fi . (use ultrasurf vpn for android to avoid censorship on the train)

@ronclark9724 4 года назад

Or do as I do, read a good book....

@summertummer2394 4 года назад

Outlets are there in economy as well.

@JadeCampbell40 4 года назад

Thanks for this video

@joshuaychung 7 лет назад

I actually travel to Detroit a lot. After I fell asleep on the road driving there once, I've been flying there to keep myself from dying. This may be a good option. Where is the terminus of this line. Also, what do you do when you get to the train station? Rent a car? Is there a place to rent a car?

@petervonpanda 7 лет назад

+Joshua Chung so I've gotten off at Dearborn or Royal Oak generally. I think it stops at Pontiac. Typically someone picks me up but I've also had good luck with getting Uber's quickly too.

@joshuaychung 7 лет назад

Uber's a good idea. Our Detroit office is actually in Royal Oaks. Next time I go there, I might just take the train.

@UncleCaptainMidnight 5 лет назад

COOL VIDEO!!!!

@stretchmonroe31 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

I think you’ll like it!

@stretchmonroe31 4 года назад

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

@willierdavis 5 лет назад

Great review God bless

@happyhornet1000 7 лет назад

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 7 лет назад

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 4 года назад

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