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I upgraded to a bedroom on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. The additional 20 square feet of space was worth the extra $500.
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (223+ words) My Amtrak bedroom was twice the size of the roomette and included a couch and an enclosed bathroom with a shower....
I upgraded my Amtrak seat to a 23-square-foot roomette by bidding $110. Here's what the 15-hour train ride was like.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (999+ words) I originally planned to travel in coach on Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited for my 15-hour trip from Cleveland, Ohio, to Pittsfield, Massachusetts. I've enjoyed traveling in this section of the train during past trips. Coach tickets are budget-friendly, the baggage…...
I spent 53 hours on an Amtrak sleeper train. I want to take it again, but I'll do 6 things differently next time.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (587+ words) When I exited the California Zephyr in Emeryville after a 53-hour journey from Chicago — the longest train ride in the US — I knew I'd be back. I had the time of my life on the overnight Amtrak train in February…...
I took my first long-distance Amtrak ride on short notice. These are the 5 mistakes I'd avoid next time.
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (896+ words) I booked a 20-hour train on a whim, and while I enjoyed the experience, I also made some rookie mistakes. Amid the recent TSA airport chaos, I made the last-minute call to cancel my 2-hour flight from Chicago to New…...
I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (733+ words) When I saw how much a first-class ticket cost on the Amtrak Acela train, I had to book it. At $450 for a 3-hour trip up the East Coast, it was $50 more than the private cabin I booked for a 15-hour…...