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I rode for 6 hours on Amtrak's coach and business class. Here's how they compared.
The author compared Amtrak's coach and business class on the Ethan Allen Express from New York to Vermont, finding the business class upgrade (which cost an extra $80) underwhelming due to minimal perks like a non-alcoholic drink and slightly better seating, and concluded it wasn't worth the price.
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