Amtrak Seating NY to DC
We are traveling from NY to DC in January. Their website is confusing. Different fares listed for what appears to be the same type of seats. Can I reserve specific seats or are they first come first serve?
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The website lists the different price tiers available: Saver, Value, Flexible, and Premium. If you click one of these tiers, you'll see a table showing the differences:
Some fares are non-refundable, others with fees, and others completely refundable. The actual coach or business class seats are the same. In some cases, not all these tiers may be available, as they may have sold out or not be an option for this train (this is for a faster flagship Acela Express train; here's a blog post that compares the two services):
No saver fares are available for this train, and once the value fares are gone, only the more expensive flexible fares will be left.
Seats are unassigned; first come first serve.
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Is it better to sit on the upper or lower level on Amtrak?
While most passengers ride in the upper level for a panoramic view of the passing scenery, the lower level coach seats provide the convenience of well-appointed restrooms within the car. Advance reservations (by train, not by individual seat) are required. Seating is guaranteed on these reserved services.How do I know my seat on Amtrak?
Your seat number is printed on your eTicket. Your seat number also appears on your Amtrak.com and Amtrak app booking confirmations.What are the seats like on Amtrak?
Coach Seats These seats are larger and more comfortable than seats on an airplane, recline and have a power outlet, reading light and tray. Plus, there are no middle seats. There are only two coach seats together then the aisle and two more coach seats. You can sleep in these seats if desired.Is seating assigned on Amtrak?
Seats are automatically assigned when customers complete their reservation. To select a preferred seat, customers can simply change their assigned seat at any time prior to boarding via an interactive seat map on Amtrak's mobile app, at Amtrak.com, or with a ticket agent.New York to Washington DC - Journey on Amtrak's High Speed Acela Express
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