This is my first Amtrak trip. I am travelling from Pittsburgh, PA to New York City, NY on the Pennsylvanian; and then from New York City, NY to Washington DC on the Acela Express. Both the tickets , I also forgot to mention a third-party site that books Amtrak coach tickets - Wanderu: Search & Compare Cheap Bus and Train Tickets You'll pay the same price and receive an e-ticket from Amtrak. They don't appear to do sleepers, though. Click to expand, Amtrak Unlimited is an unaffiliated consumer discussion forum for Amtrak trains. Amtrak train railroad forums for routes, seats, ride-ins, rewards & trips., Help Support Amtrak Unlimited Discussion Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. Not open for further replies., Help Support Amtrak Unlimited Discussion Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. Not open for further replies., Amtrak FAQs & First-Time Rider Info This forum provides basic information about Amtrak travel including tips of value to first time riders. Experienced members: please PM staff in order to post your insider travel tips in this forum. This forum is intended to be an information resource. Do not post Amtrak travel related questions here..