I upgraded my coach seat to a private roomette on Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited for an extra $110. The 23-square-foot space had two seats, an in-room toilet, a foldable sink, and a tray table.

When I travel in Amtrak's coach class on long train rides, I take advantage of the observation car, pack my own cooler, and ...

Spending a month on Amtrak wasn’t like a road trip or hopping between flights—it was its own world. Time stretched, ...

In general, riding Amtrak can feel less stressful than flying—the train company’s coach seats are more spacious than those in ...

Coach seats start at just over $100 for the trip, with private rooms available starting at $700. According to Amtrak, coach tickets include wide, reclining seats with legroom, no middle seat and ...

Comfortable reclining seats, tray tables, and overhead reading lights are standard in coach class. Compared to Amtrak's economy classes, its business class seats are roomier, have adjustable footrests ...

Although I can't always choose my seat, I try to avoid noisy spots ... I've learned a lot since my first trip in coach on an Amtrak train. Back then, I packed way more luggage than I needed ...