• In 2022, I rode in business class on an Amtrak train from NYC to Niagara Falls, New York. • My $168 ticket included a business-class seat with a tray table, an outlet, and a complimentary drink. • The experience was not much different from coach. I wouldn't pay extra for it again.

It's a long ride from New York City to Niagara Falls, New York, on an Amtrak train — 10 hours in one seat.

I made the trip in 2022 and thought it would be worth upgrading to business class.

Since I was spending so much time on the train, I assumed a bigger seat with more legroom would make the $168 ticket worth it. Even though it was $100 more than riding in coach, I booked the premium class confidently.

Then, I ended up regretting it.

I arrived at 6:45 a.m. for my 7:15 a.m. train to Niagara Falls, New

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