I compared coach and business class seats on a 4-hour Amtrak ride. One perk made the $120 upgrade worth it.

Here's how traveling in coach on Amtrak's Northeast Regional train compares to a business-class Acela trip.
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I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Amtrak NextGen Acela is the fastest train in the US. I booked a business-class ticket from New York City to Washington, DC, ...
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I rode Amtrak’s NextGen Acela in business class — here’s my take

Amtrak’s NextGen Acela entered service in August 2025, marking the most significant upgrade to U.S. high-speed rail in more than 2 decades. The new trains replace the original Acela, which first ...
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I compared coach and business class seats on a 4-hour Amtrak ride. One perk made the $120 upgrade worth it.

Is upgrading from coach to business class on Amtrak worth it? I traveled in both to find out.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider I traveled in both to find out. While booking train tickets between New York ...