We're planning on taking The Carolinian from Washington, DC to Charlotte in February. $76 pp. "Business Class" costs $34 more pp. I can see the photos of seats in the two "classes," and have taken the Acela in the past (roughly equivalent of biz class seats on the Carolinian?). Has anyone taken Biz Class on a non-Acela train? I'm considering it for the comfort, and snacks, even though we realize meals aren't included (judging by the icons showing for that train, there's a lounge but no dining car, anyway). We'll bring some food or buy sandwiches, etc. on the train.

We're not flying in this particular case since we want flexibility on moving the date or cancellation if dictated by a medical appointment I have before we depart.