Amtrak trains offer you two basic seating options: Coach Class and Business Class. In addition to this, Acela Express also offers the special Premium Class which offers more amenities and comfort. It is important to know the differences in these classes in order to select the seating options that suits you the most. The key difference between Amtrak Coach and Business Class is that Business class is more costly and more comfortable than Coach Class. In addition, Business Class has to be reserved in advance whereas Coach Class has both reserved and unreserved options.
What is Amtrak Coach Class?
Amtrak Coach is one of the three seating options available on Amtrak trains. Amtrak coach is available on all trains except Acela Express. Amtrak coach has both reserved and unreserved options.
Reserved Coach Seats
Reserved coach seating is available on long distance and most short and medium distance trains. The amenities offered, however, might depend on the type of train and destination.
Short / medium-distance trains offer wide reclining seats with sufficient legroom for the passengers’ comfort. They also consist of fold-down trays, individual reading lights and 120v electric outlets.
Coach seating on long distance trains have all these amenities, but they also provide extra leg room, leg rests, and foot rests.
The Superliner trains also offer bi-level sleeping cars; upper-level coach provides a panoramic view whereas lower level coach provides the convenience of being close to the restrooms.
Unreserved Coach Seats
These seats are usually found in short distance trains. Though seating is not guaranteed without prior reservation, unserved seats have most features of reserved coach seats including comfortable reclining seats. These seats also come with individual reading lights, 120v electric outlets and fold down trays.
What is Amtrak Business Class?
Amtrak Business class, available on most trains, offers exclusive amenities. Business class seats are typically located in a separate section of the train.While the services offered on Business coach may vary by train, this seating option typically includes extra legroom and complimentary non-alcoholic drinks.
Business class seats have to be reserved in advance. For all trains except Acela express, business class seats can be reserved under Premium Fare. Business class seats on Acela Express can be found under Saver, Value and Flexible Fares.
