In October of 2021, I booked a round-trip ride between New York City and Miami on Amtrak's overnight sleeper train. In total, I spent 60 hours on the rails.
21.08.2024 - 19:38 / insider.com
I've taken all sorts of Amtrak train rides in various classes. In 2021, I finally booked the top option.
On a trip from Miami to New York City, I booked Amtrak's bedroom accommodation in a sleeper car, which gave me my own moving hotel room for 30 hours.
Private rooms are available on sleeper cars for long-distance train rides, like my trip down the East Coast. At $1,000 for one overnight ride, it was easily the most expensive Amtrak ride I've ever booked. (According to a 2024 search for Amtrak bookings, prices range from about $800 to $1,000).
It was also the most comfortable, thanks to the privacy and space it provided. According to Amtrak's website, bedrooms are at least 45.5 square feet, which, for reference, is a little bigger than a standard king-size bed. They can sleep up to two adults, and mine offered ample space for me as a solo traveler.
In October of 2021, I booked a round-trip ride between New York City and Miami on Amtrak's overnight sleeper train. In total, I spent 60 hours on the rails.
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