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

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.

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.

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👌

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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!

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.

Glad to see the full dining experience is back.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Jeb Brooks does good travel videos and although he does cover Amtrak among his many travels, the only RU-vid 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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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")

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

Orlando looking amazing as always 😊

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Loved this video, thank you so much x

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

This should be a good bucket list

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.

I really community seating on Amtrak. The best part of Amtrak is meeting people who have chosen to take a train when a plane is cheaper and faster. FTR- I like those people. They are some of the coolest strangers you'll ever meet.

wow cool video ty for sharing ur journey wiht us

What a beautiful country we have ❤❤❤

This was neat. Thanks for sharing.

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.

very enjoyable viewing

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Really great music 🎶 Video interesting & relaxed.

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

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

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!

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.

An exceptionally well made video!!!

I was about to right something negative but I took a shower and my mood changed. Great video. I will definitely do this one day. I'm 29.

Super interesting!

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

You rode right by my house at the 15 minute mark. So cool.

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

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)/

Very very cool! I would really like to do that sometime! Great vid!👍👍

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.

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

I have to take a train trip someday. Really beautiful

That extra delay good for that extra meal. Great video

love riding Amtrak

Bucket List experiences are worth every penny.

Cool video!

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

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.

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.

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

Nice! I saw that train the other day I Columbia when it was late!

Wooow that's a long ride!!!

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!

Thanks for sharing the experience. I travel to and from NYC often...hundreds of dollars for delays, hours spent potentially without being able to charge phones, and getting a horrible night's sleep vs. potentially just a 2.5 hour flight...seems like a raw deal. This is not counting the extended recovery time both of you probably needed once you got home, and lost wages if you took an extra day off work 🤨