I booked a first-class ride on the Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $450 price tag.

"I spent $450 to ride in first class from Washington, DC, to NYC on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train. The Amtrak NextGen Acela is the fastest train in the US and has business and first-class seating. Perks of first class included lunch, lounge access, and a large seat, but it wasn't worth the cost. I've spent 100 hours on Amtrak trains."

"No seat has been more comfortable, no complimentary meal more upscale, and no bathroom more pleasant than my recent ride in first class on the NextGen Acela train. Still, it wasn't worth the price."

First-class travel on the Amtrak NextGen Acela delivers superior comfort and premium amenities on the Washington–DC to NYC route. The train is the fastest in the United States and offers both business and first-class seating. First-class perks include a complimentary lunch, lounge access, and a large, comfortable seat. After 100 hours spent on Amtrak trains, no seat, complimentary meal, or bathroom compared favorably to the NextGen Acela first class experience. Despite elevated comfort and upgraded amenities, the $450 fare for first class did not provide sufficient value relative to the cost.

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