> Because of Covid, it seems that for now, coach passengers are not allowed in the dining car, only those with roomettes (not 100% sure about this). I've read b

> Because of Covid, it seems that for now, coach passengers are not allowed in the dining car, only those with roomettes (not 100% sure about this). I've read blog posts that on some Amtrak trips, meals were only served in the roomettes, so the dining car not in use (easier to keep clean, I guess?) Check out https://www.amtrak.com/onboard/meals-dining/dining-car.html https://www.amtrak.com/onboard/meals-dining/dining-car.html to see which services have traditional dining available. I've used Amtrak in California & Ohio, and I don't remember the dining car ever being available to passengers traveling in Coach class. The closest thing I can think of is this: On the Coast Starlight (Los Angeles to Seattle), the Dining Car was available to passengers traveling in Business Class.