"A segment refers to one time that you board and disembark, regardless of the distance traveled. In other words, a short regional train counts the same as a multi-day route that crosses several states. However, if a trip requires a transfer, that counts as two segments, so choosing the most direct route helps to stretch the pass further. Plus, long rides in coach can often run passengers hundreds of dollars if booked individually, so even a few rides might cover the cost of the pass."
"I'll be honest - there have been times when I wished I had a private room so I could stretch out or have a little more privacy on the train. But one of the tradeoffs with the USA Rail Pass is that I'm placed in a coach seat for every segment and don't have the option to upgrade to a sleeper car. Luckily, the seats on Amtrak (which are typically about 23 inches wide) recline, have a decent amount"
The USA Rail Pass costs $499 for 10 rides usable within 30 days. Each ride is a 'segment' defined by boarding and disembarking regardless of distance; transfers count as additional segments. Long, multi-state trips provide the best value because short regional trains use the same segment allotment as longer routes. Individual long coach fares can reach hundreds of dollars, so a few long rides can quickly offset the pass cost. Sleeper-car upgrades are not available with the pass; passengers are assigned coach seats for every segment. Amtrak coach seats are typically about 23 inches wide and recline, offering reasonable comfort even without private rooms.
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