The author rode first class in an Amtrak Acela and enjoyed the experience but didn't think it was worth the extra money.
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- I booked a first-class ticket on an Amtrak Acela from New York City to Baltimore in 2022.
- For $273, I got free meal service and access to the Metropolitan Lounge at NYC's Penn Station.
- While I enjoyed the experience, I didn't think traveling in first class was worth the cost.
When traveling from NYC to Baltimore in 2022...