Thank you so much for watching our journey! This trip was on our bucket list for SO LONG! We are really making moves on our 1 million mile goal!

@TexasRanger658

Жыл бұрын

The majority of Amtrak rail(tracks) are not actually owned by Amtrak, they run on Union Pacific and BNSF rail(tracks) Plus Passenger trains are considerably smaller than most freight trains, as freight trains have strict schedules to operate on.

I took a 7-train Amtrak trip thru 24 states in September and enjoyed it. Some notes: Amtrak has connecting bus service from San Francisco to Emeryville, which I believe is free for ticketed passengers. The water fountains are to be avoided but Amtrak is generally good at supplying all the bottled water you want. They are generally very good at keeping the bathrooms clean. In the cafe I recommend the turkey & cheese sandwich and the cheese stromboli. They are beginning to let coach passengers eat in dining cars, but at a cost ($20 for breakfast, $25 for lunch, $45 for dinner), but it is worth spending the money at least once on a long trip. And if you're going to sleep in coach, use noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds! And $150 coast to coast is a great bargain, even with the problems.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Definitely a great bargain! Thanks for all those tips. we definitely needed those headphones!

@Dyl.2icy

10 ай бұрын

7 trains wow

@toddswartz3510

4 ай бұрын

I would recommend an nice neck travel pillow if in coach.

Just an FYI- the Amtrak Lounge in Chicago has fantastic shower rooms and a day pass for non-first class passengers runs $35 though they sometimes have coupons and other ways to get in for frequent travelers. Even though we always get a room to go cross country, we'll take showers there to break up the trip from the tiny on-board showers over the 4 days. Unlike NYC lounge, they do not have meals available in the lounge but they do have snacks and drinks.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

We did see this! At the time we didn’t want to spend the money but looking back, we should have haha

I like that you guys are being honest about what you guys like and not like!! Instead of making everything seem great. Great Travel Video!!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We’re trying to share everything as it happens, the good and the bad in case someone decides they want to do the same thing they’re not like “omg, coach class for 4 days kinda sucks” 😅

5 months ago I watched your video and it inspired me to take the Amtrak cross country from Seattle to Charlotte in COACH. It was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever experienced. I’m actually going to be taking the train back to Seattle tomorrow. Thank you for this wonderful video. It helped me a lot on what to expect. I can now say I’ve traveled cross country by train twice ☺️☺️

@Meghanandmatt

14 күн бұрын

You made our day with that comment! We’re stoked that you had such a great time on the cross country coach trip! Safe travels to Seattle 🤙🏼

@miaclark8726

14 күн бұрын

@@Meghanandmatt Thank you ! ☺️☺️☺️

Very well done video. It was heroic to do this journey all in one shot and you are only the second vlogger that has posted this kind of trip (after Eva zu Beck). However, there is a reason why virtually nobody does this trip straight through - although it is an adventure, it is quite grueling to not have a proper night's sleep for so many nights. When I did this trip (in coach also) in October 2021, I decided to make it as easy possible for me. So what I did was to break the trip up into segments and stay in some cities on the way for a night (or two). Then you would take the same train the next day (or two) and continue your journey. This can actually be cheaper than booking sleeper cars for both trains (but will make the trip longer, of course). My first stop was in Reno. I did a 24-hour sightsee of the town, while getting a decent night's sleep in a hotel within walking distance of the train station. Then I continued to Denver, where I spent two days and nights seeing the city. Then I got back on the train and continued to Chicago. After a night there, I took the train to NYC. Since the train leaves Chicago in the evening of the next day, just have your hotel hold your bags behind the desk and come back for them 90 minutes before the train leaves and then head to the station. The beauty of this plan is that you won't have more than one night in a row in the seats to sleep, and can make it up when you get to your hotel. Lastly, I found that you have to change your way of thinking about sleep when in the seats. You are not going to get 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Your plan should just be to take multiple naps whenever you get tired, whatever time of day it is. And yes, a neck pillow is essential. You can even sleep sitting up with it. Eventually, you will get enough sleep to be able to function!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for this awesome comment! That trip sounds amazing. The tip to switch up our sleeping schedule sounds brilliant and we’ll definitely have to try it as we travel through Europe!

Here’s to life… 🎉❤❤ can’t wait to see y’all again…

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Randy!

I cannot believe how many times I laughed out loud with this vid! Too funny, what an experience! Lots of poopy related events.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Jon, you COULDNT make this stuff up 😂😂

Next time you go through Denver there is a Whole Foods just a couple of blocks the other side of the tracks!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

We went there! It was cutting close on time so we didn’t have time to film

Such an amazing trip and glad I got to meet you guys….

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

You really stole the show! Glad to meet you too man 🤙🏼

What a joy to watch you two enjoy the trip, train, country and the adventure.

@Meghanandmatt

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked the adventure

No matter what other people say were their experiences. You are showing us in real time yours, and I truly appreciate that. Thank you.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

We really appreciate this comment! Thank you :)

This looks like so much fun!!! Thanks for sharing all the ups and downs.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

There were sooo many ups and downs haha

Awesome video. Been watching lots of these lately and this one was really fun, interesting and informative! Thanks

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!! Are you thinking of taking a train ride cross country?

Finally economy riders!

@Meghanandmatt

9 ай бұрын

We had a hard time finding videos in economy too, glad we could make this video!

Loved this video so much, the views, the edit, the tips… great job guys!!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! One of the best experiences of our lives!

Well worth the wait that video. Loved the snow pics. Keep safe you guys and keep posting x

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Leslie! It was cool to see snow from the warmth of the train! We haven’t seen snow in a long time! Thanks for watching 😃

There was so much more jamming we had the conductor of the train join in at one point 😂 Hope you guys are well I’m sure our paths will cross again. DRUNK ON A TRAIN! 🚂

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

I know! We had so much footage over the 4 days it was tough to decide what to keep in. We’ll definitely see ya again, hopefully we’re both in Scotland!

Love this!!!! You guys told this story so well - 10/10 editing work 👌🏽 awesome job!! ❤

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This was one of our favorite videos to work on so that means a lot!

So great! My Wife and I are doing Memphis to Oregon. I've been watching tons of videos and yours is so great showing scenery and social life on the train. We are in our sixties but we feel like kids. Best to you both Matt & Karen

@Meghanandmatt

10 ай бұрын

That sounds like a fun trip, have the best time! Glad you enjoyed our video

OMG. We can't stop laughing. We've done several overnight Amtrak trips from NC to FL and Grumpy commuted by train to DC. You experienced all the "features" of Amtrak travel. I especially liked that you had the experience of a fellow passenger being removed by the police! It happened to us twice.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Haha you guys were so right that even if we survive physically, emotionally we will never be the same 😆😂

Quite the adventure! It had been on our list before we got the van now we're not so sure... although you got a pretty good deal! You definitely had some interesting experiences. Nice views from the observation car and looks like you had some good travel mates!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Yeah the views were great and meeting new friends was even better! Overall we’re grateful for it! Don’t think we’d ever do such a long ride in coach again but we can say we did it now!

Loved your video thanks so much for bringing it to us!!

@Meghanandmatt

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

once in a lifetime experience, you'll never replace it. smooth jam in the middle, nice. the end when dude farted, hilarious. GREAT VIDEO MEGHAN & MATTHEW

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Haha that dude walked down the aisle smiling like he was the mayor of train crop dusting everyone 😂😂😂 thanks for watching!!

WoW 👌 very good job on editing 👏 hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Looking forward to seeing your Christmas 🎄 SENDING LOVE ❤️ 😍

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Larry!!!! We did, hope you did too!

Well, you guys finally did something that I have never done. 👍 Thanks for all the info. I'm glad you two got to experience it 😊

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Haha we are trying to catch up to you and your adventures! Glad you found the info useful

@blessedveteran

Жыл бұрын

@@Meghanandmatt you guys might catch up n9w that I'm stuck in my sticks and bricks for surgery and recovery. I think the next trip after I can get back out there will be Canada again since I've explorered all of the US (minus hawaii) already. When it starts to get cold again up there it will be time to head down to South America!! Are you guys thinking about doing that drive??

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

@@blessedveteran I️ don’t think we have plans right now for the SA drive but you never know!

Ok I was worrying a little bit about your food sitch, until 10:00 min in you got the BIG BAG O SNACKS!!!!! good on you!!!! And if things get desperate you can pick through Matt's beard.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Haha don’t worry we stocked up on snacks! And Matt’s beard always has the hidden surprises

Your video popped up on my YT feed. Love this video. And WOW this was a trip. Late night jam session LIT!! I appreciate y'all giving us a perspective for the economy seats. Reminds me of the greyhound bus. This also taught me, work overtime and get the sleeper. LOL. Awesome video!

@Meghanandmatt

4 ай бұрын

We’re stoked you liked the video! This was definitely one of those adventures we’re in no rush to ever do again but so glad we did it once! Haha

I loved the video early on, but then as it goes on I'm like woah!

Boy, watching you in Chicago makes me miss home, my kids & grandkids..i was just there the end of September, via Amtrack as well. 🙂 that pizza did look absolutely amazing, but I'm still a NY style girl. 🍕 Glad u tried both ways! Have a wonderful holiday M&M & safe travels.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Christina! We’re team NY style as well but happy how Chicago was! Happy holidays to you and your family!

You guys are troopers. I've gone from Florida to Kansas in coach, trust me, I understand

@Meghanandmatt

11 ай бұрын

Oh man, yeah this was a tough ride

wow ty for sharing your ups and downs of t rain travel did itincoach its certainly different thtn sleepers peace

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely different! Glad we did it…. ONCE. Lol

That was very interesting and informative. Thanks!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!! It was quite the experience

Adventure is life, I’m traveling from Union Station in Chicago to LA in April.. I can’t wait..New Subscriber.. Awesome creativity

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

That’s gonna be a fun ride!! Glad you’re here 😊Safe travels!

Thanks so much, so informative!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

Love you guys so much 😊

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your support!!! We appreciate you 😃

I've watched many of your videos, and this one is my favorites. I love Amtrak, and I've taken the California Zephyr many times since the 1980's. Your are a great couple. I'm originally from Massachusetts so I can related to people from Connecticut. I'm too old to ride coach for such a long distance, but I can still relate to the party in the observation car. I've met many interesting people on the train over the years. It seems that you met some interesting characters. Best wishes to you and good luck.

@Meghanandmatt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Bruce! It’s definitely a fun train ride. I wouldn’t do it in coach again but it was an awesome experience. Thanks for watching!

We’ve booked a weekend train ride on the California Zephyr from Denver to Glenwood Springs to sit in the hot springs! Loved learning about the train from your video! Great video! Hope y’all are doing well!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like such a fun trip! Hope you had an awesome time!!

@shannonlassiter4072

Жыл бұрын

@@Meghanandmatt we're going March 10 thru 13th. Maybe we'll find some remnants of Meghan & Matt still left on the train? lol Just hope the toilets work! Also, did you say that coach riders arent allowed to access the dining car?

@jessieball6195

5 ай бұрын

@@shannonlassiter4072 it is now allowed by Amtrak, but the prices for the meals are very high.

Great video guys. Appreciate you being honest about the train ride. Not sure if I could do it.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shirley! I’m not sure we could do it again either 🙃 next time we save up for the sleeper car haha

4 days on Amtrak goes by fast when you’re having fun lol great vid!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

It definitely does! Thank you Mike!

😅 the jam session! Omg y’all met some cool ppl on the train.

@Meghanandmatt

10 ай бұрын

We had such an awesome group on the train!

Thank you for a great video. I want to make a trip but being older you talked me into having a room rather than economy.

@Meghanandmatt

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I think the biggest downside to the rooms is the price but after 4 days in economy I’d say it’s probably worth it to be able to lay down and get some privacy

I took the Coastline Starlight along the coast from Sacramento to LA. It was about 13-14 hrs. Highly recommend bringing your own food. I packed breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As well as took a few canned wines, and of course water. I’m so glad I did!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

That definitely sounds like a fun ride! We’ll be taking more train rides in the future for sure. BYOB is a smart idea!

@h8zel8ngl22

Жыл бұрын

Trains are definitely underrated!

@nataliajimenez1870

6 ай бұрын

​@@MeghanandmattYou have to be careful with alcohol on coach because you are not supposed to bring your own. So I suggest transferring your alcohol to a nondescript bottle and not get too drunk so that the employees don't notice. It's easier to drink in the roomettes

Cool...

Ima about to take the Zephyr from CA to Utah! Glad I came across this video!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

That’s going to be such a beautiful ride!! Enjoy the time!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Us too! Hope you have a great time!

Cool video! I love Amtrak long distance coach and so does my wallet!! Sleeper rooms are nice but mucho $$$$!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

For sure! It’s definitely an adventure in coach

You could just find other seats to sit or sleep in when the train is not full, if someone gets on , and you are in their assigned seat you can just go back to your seat. The conductors were pretty cool about that.

By far the funniest video of you guys. 😂😂 Matt the Poop poop guy.

@Meghanandmatt

10 ай бұрын

This was definitely our wildest experience we’ve ever had 😅

Bring a pillow or something to use as a pillow. The tap water in the sightseeing car may be better than the other water. It was fine on the train I was on.

Great video!!!! Hoping to take my first cross country train ride soon. Though with everything that happened the first night, and no offense, people like Randy, I probably will go for one of the bedrooms for more privacy and peace lol

Coach for 1 night. If we travel more than 1 night then we will definitely splurge for a room. ❤

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

After this adventure we 100% agree with you!

@SunshineFL

Жыл бұрын

@@Meghanandmatt so we’re back from our trip and it was pretty comfortable. Met some pretty interesting people. One thing I will say for sure for the bathrooms I would always take some refreshing spray and also Clorox or Lysol wipes before you touch anything overall, it was nice now we’re going to take a shorter trip to Orlando in September and see how that goes.

great content ❤

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!

Awesome vlogging guys i remember taking Grey Hound from Hampton VA to Omaha Nebraska a couple yeasr ago took 2 days never again 😂

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah those long bus rides can be brutal 🙃

I am so glad to find your video. I took the Zephyr last year. Cross country in Qctober and absolutely loved it but I was in a family bedroom...got it with points but hard to afford it when just paying. I was wondering what coach would be like on Zephyr for that long trip. I think when you book ahead and get a decent rate on a roomette it's actually worth it Because you not only get the dining car food and atmosphere. that's in the dining car. But you also get the attendant that gives you blankets and free water and will even bring food to your room if you want that service. I will definitely do the Zephyr again but i'm pretty sure I'll book a roomette..

@Meghanandmatt

8 ай бұрын

if we ever did the zephyr again we’d definitely save up for the room 😅

My top hint. Pick a train that is not crowded, so you can get twice as much space by having a vacant seat next to you. Amtrak's website predicts that with an icon that shows you what the percent occupancy is.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great tip for sure!

0:30 For the future, Amtrak provides a dedicated bus from SF to Emeryville that you can book with your ticket online for like $1 extra. All you have to do is set your origin as "San Francisco" instead of "Emeryville" Because of how weirdly screwed up their online booking system is, sometimes booking with the bus is even cheaper than just starting from Emeryville.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Oh weird! That's great to know, thanks for sharing!

Thanks for a great adventure I am so looking forward to do something like this Let me know of your experience thanks David thumbs up Australia 🇭🇲👍🙏🇭🇲

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David! We loved that train ride. Hope you get to do it some day!

@123elvislives

Жыл бұрын

@@Meghanandmatt Thank you for your reply and yes I went to the travel agent yesterday and I was very impressed with the price of the ticket for the seating arrangement that you guys had it's going to work out to be about say rounded up at 200 bucks not bad I say to go right across the US Are they times when they're a specials on

Randy rules, guy knows how to ride the train

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha he definitely had a great time

Try the water in the observation car. A blanket would be advisable. Bring enough cash. Starting in Syracuse in coach on the Lake Shore I went out in sleeper on the Southwest Chief, had a week in Ca then east again in sleeper on the Ca Zephyr. I had a wonderful time but we were delayed on the way back by a tornado in Illinois. And yes do this for the journey not the destination. It's an experience.

What an adventure! Yeah…I’ll save my 💰for a little better accommodations when I’m able to take similar trip…though I’ll be going from CT to AZ….orrrr just fly! Lol!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Definitely do it for the experience! Next time in a sleeper for sure! Lol

@nataliajimenez1870

Жыл бұрын

Or fly to an intermediate city so you get to experience at least a little of the most scenic portions. For the Zephyr I have flown to Denver and taking it to San Francisco

Trip would have been great w/out some of the people, lol. Thanks for the video and I think a sleeper room would have been worth the investment for this one. Safe travels!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

A sleeper room would have definitely been worth the investment!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

And thank you!

I'm riding the Amtrack from Dearborn Michigan to El Paso. The "Wolverine" is awesome but the Texas Eagle is a piece of crap. I want to get the hell off this thing. In addition there is no observation Cart. We are packed like sardines.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

ah sorry to hear. We went sort of off season and it wasn't too bad

I want to do this in the summer. To Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Oh perfect time, I️ bet it would be beautiful!

@nataliajimenez1870

Жыл бұрын

Las Vegas is one of the few major cities that are not served by Amtrak. But there are a ton of really nice buses that cover the Los Angeles - Las Vegas route (there are plans for a high speed rail line to connect Las Vegas to at least Victorville. Union Pacific has made it very hard to cover the segment from the High Desert to Los Angeles)

You guys ate way more than I did lol😂😂😂

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

You had a lot of liquid meal replacements 😂

Planning to do this in November or December. How many hours stop did you have in Chicago before hopping on to Lake Shore Limited? Are they connected or do you book them separately? From the Philippines! Awesome vid.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Hey! We had about 6 hours or so. We were able to book them together but it took a few calls to customer service because we kept getting an error online. If you book them separately you can probably manage the time you’ll have since they are both daily routes but the price may change. Enjoy your trip!!!

Peanut butter and bananas are one of my favorite snacks

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

So good!!!

I have the same baby Yoda still in the box

As for Amtrak customer service I've found them to be the best I've ever encountered.

I fukn love you guys….

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Love you too Randy!

Hey Meghan & Matt: There are coach seats in the lower level of the Superliner coach cars, and they, IMHO, are WAAAAAy better for sleeping at night: 1]No traffic through the cars all night long, 2] Senior folks, and so, the Amtrack car attendants REALLY enforce QUIET in this area! 3] you are in the lower part of the car,, so no swaying from side to side as the train goes along.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

That’s good to know, thank you! We preferred upstairs to distance ourselves from the bathroom

@mikeymutual5489

Жыл бұрын

Wrong information. The (one) coach section on the lower level is for disabled passengers only, and you can only book a seat there if you have a ticket that specifies that (because you need it).

@stephenkehl7158

Жыл бұрын

Mikeymutual is wrong. I just did a dummy booking and the website allowed me to choose between upper and lower level in coach, no questions asked about disabilities. If you book a sleeper, the only handicap accessible rooms are on the lower level of Superliners- that may have been what he was thinking of.

@mikeymutual5489

Жыл бұрын

@@stephenkehl7158 Mikeymutual is not wrong. The 12 coach seats on the lower level of Superliners are reserved for people that have mobility problems that can't use the steep stairs in the train. If you book a lower-level seat, it is assumed that you have a disability. If you book one without that issue, you might be forced to move upstairs.

@stephenkehl7158

Жыл бұрын

@Mikeymutual I’m on the Empire Builder right now. As it happened, I was standing in the vestibule of the lower level, waiting for the dressing room to be available. The conductor was there, ready for the Devils Lake ND stop. I pointed to the lower level cars, explained that there was someone I was chatting with online, and asked if the lower level was only for HC, and what would happen if someone showed up and didn’t have the need. He chucked a bit and said that’s what the lower level was intended for, but they stopped that practice decades ago. He said anyone can book them. They’re a favorite of older folks that, while not disabled, don’t like to climb stairs, and families with young kids often book a lower because it’s easier to keep an eye on the kids. So of course they’d never reassign them to the upper level if they booked lower and weren’t disabled. If you do a dummy booking, before you hit the Find Trains button, there’s a section “Passenger with Disability or need help?” and then to contact Amtrak. Nothing about booking an upper or lower level, and nothing about it on the page where they give you the option. So, yes, anyone can book a lower level seat, and they won’t make you switch.

Can’t believe I was sitting next to that guy 😂😂😂 shows how drunk I was

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Dude LOL you had the worst seat in the house

I'm about to take this same journey in a couple of weeks. Now let's just hope I don't start sneezing in the middle of the night. Because when I sneeze, it is loud.

@Meghanandmatt

9 ай бұрын

Nice! Definitely bring some good noise cancelling headphones or ear plugs

Amazing trip by amtrax

not being able to shower for 4 days would hurt me 😭 but i really wanna do this!!!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

It hurts lol but I️ think worth it for the experience!

@MoonPrismPurrr

Жыл бұрын

@@Meghanandmatt okay fineee lol thanks for this video by the way!

Are you allowed to bring your own alcohol in the Zephyr? Thank you for this amazing vid. We are prepping to do the same in July 2023 and this helps a lot to plan our trip.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

It’s not allowed but no one’s checking your bags 😉🤫

@mikeymutual5489

Жыл бұрын

It's only allowed if you book a sleeper car room. So it is not allowed in coach.

I took Amtrak once in 1981 and the bathrooms were in bad shape! Nice to see things haven’t changed. What did you do with your stuff when you went to the observation car? Take it with?

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Haha wouldn’t be surprised if it was the exact same bathroom from 1981. We took all our valuables with us in my backpack but left the rest at our seats

@FireinTheBowl

5 ай бұрын

It's because they are subsidized. They have no incentive to make anything much nicer because it's not profit driven. I'm 55, and those trains are basically the same as when I was 5. The trains I've taken in Europe are charming restaurants, and Amtrack is a school lunch cafeteria.

Man that pizza was amazing…

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

We can’t stop thinking about it 🥰

Do you recommend the N or S side for your coach seats, seeing as that's your "homebase" for the trip? I'm asking for the Emeryville to Chicago portion, the Zephyr. I understand in the observation car you can flip flop sides but you are tied to same set of coach seats, correct?

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

We sat on the north side, I’m not sure how the views were on the south side but we didn’t spend much time in our seats and sat mostly in the observation car! Yes we were both tied to the same set

@scottekn

Жыл бұрын

@@Meghanandmatt thanks for answering so fast. Planning a possible Zephyr trip west then down to San Diego to visit family with SW Chief trip back home (near Cleveland) in October for a total of 2 weeks. I guess I have a follow up question. Do you remember sitting more on the N or S in the observation car? And thanks in the video for not just a passing mention of the offerings in the cafe car.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

@@scottekn honestly we bounced back and forth depending on the view. I️ don’t think you can go wrong either way! Hope you have a great time!

Definitively you should try a Trans-Siberian Train one day when all goes back to norm. 7 days non-stop for $300 per person in a 2nd class sleeper.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

We would love to one day! Like you said when all goes back to norm

Did you guys leave the backpacks on the seats while you were in the observation wagon? Do you pay extra for a shower, or can you sleep in the car and use them? Another couple travels by train directly, and they said in Coach is better for just one night.

@Meghanandmatt

5 ай бұрын

Nope anything valuable stayed with us the entire time

My 9 year old daughter and I are taking coach from Chicago to Emeryville here in a couple months. Thanks for the water tip. We bought electrolyte packs. But will need a filter now thanks to your tip! We are also bringing eye masks and ear plugs. I hope they help

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Hope you have the best time! 100% a filter! Glad we could help :)

@M7ofATC

Жыл бұрын

@@Meghanandmattthank you so much! I am glad too! I have watched a lot of videos on yt and just came across yours today. It’s the only one that mentioned the water. Such a life saver! You guys rock!

@M7ofATC

Жыл бұрын

I am planning on finishing to the east coast later this year or next. New York or Maine. So I’m glad you guys show that segment as well!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

When I️ drank it, I️ was like, THE PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW! 😂

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Definitely less eventful than the Zephyr but glad we went all the way!

holy crap im glad i have ad blocker

The smell of poop is even worse on the Lake Shore Ltd if you're in the roomettes as the toilettes are actually in your room and as you can't open windows you can smell poop every time someones done one when they open their door and fills the corridor with the stench.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

oh no that sounds horrible! thanks for the heads up

🤙🤘🧡

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Coach is so much cheaper than a sleeper car. But I don't think I could handle not having a proper bed and the noise of other people around me.

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I don’t blame you at all. We decided this was a one and done kind of deal for coach. Next time we fly or save up for a good deal on a sleeper if more than one night

Sbarro in union station is amazing

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Good ol Sbarro!

@Stephens1243

Жыл бұрын

@@Meghanandmatt also if you create an auntie Anne’s account for the day of your trip instead of your actual birthday you get a free pretzel

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

@@Stephens1243 that’s an awesome tip thank you!

Pretty sure the seats you rode on the Zephyr had "hidden" leg extensions that could have made your sleep much more comfortable, good to keep in mind for next time ;)

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

We lifted the recliner bottom. Was there something else on top of that?

@jg-7780

Жыл бұрын

​@@MeghanandmattIt's possible you guys did find it but didn't show it off in the video. On both of my long distance Amtrak coach rides, underneath the seat there was a leg rest which you can pull up to provide support for the lower half of your legs. I found it super helpful for comfort.

@stephenkehl7158

Жыл бұрын

2:51 They found it. I happen to be leaving today on an epic trip using USA Railpass- I have an inflatable footrest that fits between the legrest and the next seat to provide full support for my legs. And earplugs to muffle those 1am coughed.

Did you take all your bags with you when you left your seat for the observation or cafe car? If not, what did you take and what did you leave overhead? How about when you left the train for 10 minutes or the longer stops?

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

We put all our valuables in one bag and carried that around with us the entire time. Everything else stayed at the seats and in the overhead compartment

@repsfo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply Did you have any issues with the stuff you left at your seat, did anyone mess with it?

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

@@repsfo no problem, and nope! No one messed with our stuff

Y’all actually got to sleep lol😂

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

You slept mid day 😂

When you had said that Amtrak told you the route that cost you 150.00 didn’t exist, what was the exact route that you told them to get such a great price ? Thanks for any advice .

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Look online and look for emeryville to NYC and the cheapest one will be a 2 segment route on the california Zephyr and the Lake shore limited. Grab the route details and share those numbers with them

@paulm8830

Жыл бұрын

@@Meghanandmatt Thanks

Apparently that one guy who crapped himself did not know the number one rule about writing Amtrak. NEVER EVER eat Taco Bell before getting on a long-haul train trip.

12:50 There is no such thing as "economy" on Amtrak! That is an airline term! It is called "coach class" on Amtrak, as opposed to "sleeper class."

Where did yall store your items ?!

@Meghanandmatt

8 ай бұрын

We kept all our valuables with us in a backpack and the rest of the stuff which was really just some food and a blanket stayed at our seats

the music at the 5:30 mark

Was it easy to get ice? i'm diabedic and want to make sure I can eat and keep my food cold

@Meghanandmatt

10 ай бұрын

HI Angie, it was super easy. Just go to the Cafe cart and tell them your situation and ask them. . They were really nice

@angiemcdonald779

10 ай бұрын

tu!

How do you keep your belongings safe when you're out in the obvs car?

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

We put all our valuable stuff in my backpack and I just brought it with me everywhere. We left the non important stuff at our seats and no one messed with it. Whenever we pulled into a station one of us would just go check on the rest of it

What about shower situation and how did you guys get back home?

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

No showers for coach passengers so we just roughed it for a few days. Afterwards we flew to LA then Mexico if you want to check out those videos 😊

@stephenkehl7158

Жыл бұрын

Bring along a washcloth and a bar of soap, at least, makes for a freshening up before bed. A towel if you can fit it in your luggage, otherwise I use my t-shirt from that day to dry off. I use a hoody and sweat pants for pj’s.

Some people think the water in the observation car is better, but I didn't have any objection to the water in the coach car.

@Meghanandmatt

11 ай бұрын

I️ think we tried both and neither tasted very good. But it must vary!

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What brand of Hot Sauce do you guys use? Great Video!

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Truff is one of our favorites! It’s expensive though I’d only buy it if it’s on sale but if you like truffle and spice you would love it. Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it

@oldskoold22

Жыл бұрын

@@Meghanandmatt Thanks, I have never heard of it. I have seen in some of your other videos today a bottle of Sriracha sitting around. I will have to try Truff. Just checked on Amazon...They are "rite proud of it" ain't they... LOL

@Meghanandmatt

Жыл бұрын

@@oldskoold22 Sriracha is our daily sauce! Can’t beat it 🌶️