I took a 16-hour Amtrak ride in a roomette. Here are 4 things I wish I packed and 7 I'm glad I brought.

When traveling overnight on a long Amtrak ride, I recommend packing a padlock and snacks for the train. There are also items ...

We took a 53-hour Amtrak train from Chicago to California. It was a great way to see the country, but I'd never do it again.

We spent 53 hours traveling on the Amtrak California Zephyr. Our roomette was great during the day, but I became restless ...
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Why Amtrak's Roomette Is A Mandatory Upgrade For Solo Travelers, From Someone Who Should Have

Amtrak is a favorite among American travelers, particularly those seeking epic cross-country views. As a solo traveler, Amtrak is an ideal way to travel, as it reduces fatigue and makes it easier to ...
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We spent 92 hours in an Amtrak roomette. Despite our many struggles and the $1,765 price tag, we'd do it again.

I spent 92 hours on Amtrak's Sunset Limited with my girlfriend in a roomette. Farrin Rosenthal While planning our mid-November trip to South Carolina, I asked my girlfriend about booking a roomette on ...
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What's The Best Choice For Long Train Rides: Roomette Or Bedroom?

Overnight train travel is an exciting prospect in a world of thoroughly unpleasant airport experiences, where you'll fall asleep and wake up on the go with no TSA line and all the legroom you could ...
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I paid $2,200 for a bedroom on a 53-hour Amtrak train. The 50-square-foot space with a full bathroom was worth the price.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I spent two nights in a private bedroom on an Amtrak sleeper train for $2,200 in February 2026. The 50-square-foot space had a ...

Amtrak Travel Guide: The ins and outs of riding the rails

My first time riding Amtrak, I journeyed from Spokane to Seattle to see a concert. I usually rode the bus across the state, ...