After spending 10 hours in Amtrak's business class and four in Amtrak's coach cars, I don't think the business-class perks ...

I booked a $50 coach seat on an Amtrak Cascades train from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle, and I preferred it over air travel.

I took an Amtrak train from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle and rode in coach. The ride was three hours longer and less than half the price of a basic economy flight.

I rode in coach on an Amtrak train from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle. The four-hour ride was more affordable than I expected. I was also surprised by the baggage policy and the seats in ...