24 hours in Amtrak COACH CLASS - The Sunset Limited Train
I spent 24 hours in Amtrak Coach Class, riding the train from New Orleans to Austin, with a 6 hour layover in San Antonio, Texas. Honestly, the Coach Class Section had tons of room and was very comfortable on board the Sunset Limited Train. Would I recommend the train? Yes. I think everyone should get to travel by rail at least once in their life.
Have you watched my 24 hrs in Amtrak Business Class video yet?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT8_dF26Gjg&t=58s
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"'You meet some interesting people" is an understatement. I met one woman who only rode the train because the food was so good. She'd get on in the morning, ride the train from one stop to another, ride the return train, and go home in the evenings. ..."
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