Coach vs Business Class
Jan 15, 2019, 10:47 pm
#1
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Coach vs Business Class
Thoughts on coach versus business class on specifically the Lincoln Service 304 train from Chicago to St Louis and back. It's only 5 hours. I've read some trains simply have some extra room, some have many nicer things with the BC upgrade.
Thanks for your thoughts!
Thanks for your thoughts!
Jan 16, 2019, 9:27 am
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More info on the amenities here:
https://www.amtrak.com/routes/illino...ces-train.html
This is a route where you can expect business class to be 2x1 seating in reclining seats in the cafe car. For a 5-hour trip, I'd say it's potentially worth it depending on the premium over coach class.
https://www.amtrak.com/routes/illino...ces-train.html
This is a route where you can expect business class to be 2x1 seating in reclining seats in the cafe car. For a 5-hour trip, I'd say it's potentially worth it depending on the premium over coach class.
Jan 16, 2019, 10:04 am
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What is the premium on the train you are considering and what is the value to you?
To me, the single seat with added recline is all I care about and if the delta is $50 or less well worth it. But, that is me.
To me, the single seat with added recline is all I care about and if the delta is $50 or less well worth it. But, that is me.
Jan 25, 2019, 3:21 pm
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We are considering Amtrak for the first time. The route is about 1.5 hours from Simi Valley to Santa Barbara. The fare is $23 per person each way in coach and $34 in business. Just curious what you all would do if given the choice here.
a) Would you pay the extra $11 each way for business?
b) Would you leave at 11:11am to take the Coast Starlight instead of the more desirable time of 10:07am which is just the Surfliner?
We are only in Santa Barbara for 24 hours. Thanks!
a) Would you pay the extra $11 each way for business?
b) Would you leave at 11:11am to take the Coast Starlight instead of the more desirable time of 10:07am which is just the Surfliner?
We are only in Santa Barbara for 24 hours. Thanks!
Jan 28, 2019, 9:59 pm
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For a trip this short I would save the money and have lunch when you get there.
Again. A trip this short wouldn’t give you time to really take advantage of the Sightseer Lounge car on the Starlight so take the most convenient time for you. Daze
Again. A trip this short wouldn’t give you time to really take advantage of the Sightseer Lounge car on the Starlight so take the most convenient time for you. Daze
