For those who have strong feelings about traveling in a forward-facing seats, Amtrak said coach seating will remain on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are unable to find one, Amtrak said ...

In general, riding Amtrak can feel less stressful than flying—the train company’s coach seats are more spacious than those in a similar cabin on a plane, which feels like a perk in itself.

Typically, the price for an Amtrak coach seat ranges from $100 to $150 for the entire route. My ticket for the first leg of the Coast Starlight was $40. When I boarded the coach car, it looked the ...