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We Spent 29 Hours Overnight in Amtrak Coach from Miami to DC for Just $82 – Was It Worth It?

Khiz & Eesa
Khiz & Eesa
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👁️ 15K views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 43:57
What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

The seats are very comfortable. You can see the headrest. It's nice and wide. A lot of space.

This is most of your excitement and most of your uh entertainment while you're riding the train.

We just love the Amtrak experience.

Can't wait to do that again.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring your own blankets and neck pillows for better sleep.
Keep your luggage close by or with you, especially your valuables.
Sit away from the bathroom and lights for a better sleeping spot.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Sleeping comfort in coach seatsWith a neck pillow, blanket, and eye mask, you can get a pretty decent sleep.
Keeping belongings safeKeep your luggage close by or with you, especially your valuables, as there have been complaints of lost items.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to travel in Amtrak coach for a long journey?
QIs it worth spending 29 hours overnight in Amtrak coach for $82?
QHow comfortable are the seats for sleeping?

Port Highlights

Miami2½ Happy Bacon
Washington DC4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

🚆 29 Hours on Amtrak Coach – From Miami to Washington D.C. for Just $82! 🛌💸 Join us as we take on the full overnight coach experience aboard Amtrak’s Silver Star, traveling nearly 1,400 miles from Miami, Florida to Washington, D.C. over 29 hours – all for just $82 per person! In this video, you’ll get a firsthand look at: ✨ What it’s really like to travel in Amtrak coach for such a long journey 🪑 Our seat comfort, sleeping experience, and space for a family 🍴 A full review of the Café Car food and our surprise access to the Dining Car 🚉 All the station stops, delays, views, and unique travel moments along the way 🧼 Cleanliness, restrooms, power outlets, and onboard amenities 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Tips for traveling as a couple or family in coach class We’re Khiz & Eesa, a Muslim family from New York sharing real, relatable travel across the U.S. and the world. Whether you’re a budget traveler, train enthusiast, or just curious about long-haul Amtrak trips — this one’s for you! ⸻ ⏱️ Chapters 0:19 Miami Amtrak Station 2:12 Boarding Amtrak Coach Class 3:20 Coach Seat Tour 6:16 Coach Toilet 7:36 Conductor Ticket Check 8:00 Breakfast (Door Dash Meal) 10:15 Free Water 11:30 Pedestrian Struck (Delay) 13:35 Dining Car Tour 16:30 Cafe Car Tour 18:26 Train Doors 18:35 Playing in Cafe Car 20:15 Jacksonville 20:55 6-Hour Checkin 22:30 Luggage Tip 23:00 Cafe Car Dinner 25:55 Sleeping in Coach 27:12 Morning Thoughts 28:38 Cafe Car Breakfast 30:48 Behind Schedule 31:04 Toilet Check 31:38 Stepping Out 34:24 Trying for Reservation 35:02 Dining Car 38:34 Thoughts on Overnight Sleep 39:55 Arrival in Washington D.C. 42:10 Final Thoughts – Was It Worth It? ⸻ 🎥 Subscribe for more Amtrak, cruise, travel adventures, and follow @KhizEesa around the world [Your Channel URL] 💬 Let us know: Would you try 29 hours in coach for $82? #Amtrak #TrainTravel #BudgetTravel #CoachClass #AmtrakSilverStar #FamilyTravel #MiamiToDC #KhizAndEesa #OvernightTrain #TravelVlog #TrainReview