Surviving 46 Hours on Amtrak's Empire Builder

Welcome back to my channel, where I reveal the uncensored reality of travel experiences! In this video I take you aboard Amtrak's Empire Builder train for a coach class journey from Portland, Oregon to Chicago, Illinois.

Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as I expose the realities behind coach class on this iconic train route. Join me as I embark on a grueling adventure with my Aunt and Uncle through cramped quarters, questionable amenities, and the constant struggle for comfort.

I will be showing you the conditions and potential inconveniences that await unsuspecting travelers in coach class. Prepare to witness the possible discomfort of seat limitations. Is the price tag really worth it? Or do you upgrade for sleeping accommodations.

I will also show you the lackluster food options and how to also stay fresh as possible seeing as coach class passengers don't have shower access like the sleeper car passengers.

Discover the joys of shared restrooms amid the pungent odors, and lack of privacy. I'll dive into the captivating world of trying to find serenity and cleanliness among the travelers aboard.

All that being said I'll also showcase the stunning beauty this route has to offer so make sure to pack a camera.

Pack some snacks, some entertainment and come aboard with me. LET'S GO!!

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[renaissancefairyowldemon]

I took both directions and slept in a sleeper car; if you are taking this train, this is the way to go.

[YouScroob]

Nice video. I did ride this train a while ago, round trip. Once the train was assembled in Spokane, it was a 14 car train. A much different experience back then, June 1967.

[syrax]

I love Empire Builder! I took the train from NY (lake shore limited) to Portland, Oregon (Empire Builder). I got my food and music, I’m in heaven lol

[stephenspilker]

been on this trip many times, my only advice is get a roomette, makes the trip a little better.

[stevesteffen]

I liked that you did this in coach, very different perspective.

[brendalogan]

I really appreciate all the information you give along the way. That's one of the things I love about really well done travel videos, when people give you information about the area you're traveling through.Great job!

[Seashellsbytheseashore]

Great video. This makes me want to stay over in Portland to get a good look at their station lol. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing

[marilynsue]

Wipes and sanitizing spray are essential for coach passengers. I did Chicago to Salt Lake City last summer, 32 hours plus 2 hour delay, which was nothing compared to the 10 hour delay getting to Chicago (but I had the family bedroom to myself on the way out).

[sammy]

wwo looks great rode in coach its ok but dont like sitting next to others. t for sharing ur journey with us loved the views

[mikeymutual]

Very well-done and well-researched video! You are a travel warrior doing that trip in coach! So tired of the endless sleeper car reviews. But I wished you had documented your onboard experience a bit more. More about the food, more about how you managed to sleep on the journey, more about your time interacting with people in the lounge car. Well, maybe next video!

[RichardinNC]

Nice video. Most are asleep during the train merge and don’t film it. I want to do the Empire Builder, probably with a stop over at East Glacier

[feathercloud]

I was on The Empire in June. Went from Mattoon, Illinois then Chicago and then to Vancouver, WA. So, I recognize the scenery.

[stevesteffen]

Really enjoyed this video, on you did it in coach and it looks like you enjoyed it. Great video.

[karlmiller]

I have never risen the Empire Builder. You have reignited my desire to try it also.

[gladfan]

I've ridden the EB from Spokane, WA to Wisconsin Dells, WI in coach. Highly recommend getting a room for that length.

[chkwgn]

We are going from Chicago to Spokane and back, to see my aunt for Thanksgiving. Pretty excited but im guessing since its winter it will be dark a lot. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[jessegrider]

My favorite part of the video is when you took a picture with that Sasquatch in Washington. I hear the red ones are a lot meaner than the regular ones.

[keisisqrl]

I did this trip from Seattle back in August last year! Taking the train back just to Havre next week, it looked interesting to me.

[paulzelazek]

I need to take a cross country trip- on the empire builder as well as the California zephyr

[shdhd]

I think after this you should do a review of one of the Columbia River cruises.