Customers can easily upgrade to Custom Class or First Class for even more space and additional amenities. First Class on Amtrak's long-distance trains provides a wide range of private sleeping accommodations suitable for one person or an entire family. Created in 1971 to take over the rail passenger operations of the private railroads, Amtrak today serves more than 20 million customers annually on its national network of intercity trains and employs 23,000 people. Amtrak trains and connecting Thruway Motorcoaches serve more than 500 communities in 45 states. An additional 48 million customers use commuter services operated by Amtrak under contract to regional transportation authorities.
Arrival time is two days after departure.