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I took a 5-hour Amtrak ride with a backpack and carry-on. Here are 5 things I'm glad I brought and 3 I wish I'd packed.

When I hauled a heavy suitcase into the overhead on my Amtrak train car, I thought I had everything I'd need for my trip. Three jackets, two pairs of boots, and a scarf to match every sweater — I was ...

I spent $2,200 for a private bedroom on a 53-hour Amtrak ride. Here are 7 reasons I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

My trip on the California Zephyr was my favorite overnight Amtrak ride yet. I'll take it again any chance I get.
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Amtrak will take you and your car to Virginia. Here’s a review of the ride.

Last November, one TikTok user documented their journey on Amtrak’s Auto Train service, which ships people and cars. The service is limited – going between one station in Virginia and anotherin ...
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I paid $226 to ride Amtrak's business class for the first time. My trip had surprising perks and disappointments.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I paid $226 to ride Amtrak's business class on a recent trip from New Jersey to Boston. I was surprised by the extra legroom the ...
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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I booked a $400 roomette for a 15-hour Amtrak ride across the Southwest in January 2025. Then I booked a $450 first-class ticket ...

I compared coach and business class seats on a 4-hour Amtrak ride. One perk made the $120 upgrade worth it.

Here's how traveling in coach on Amtrak's Northeast Regional train compares to a business-class Acela trip.
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I took my first long-distance Amtrak ride on short notice. Here are 5 mistakes I'd try to avoid next time

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 ...

We spent 92 hours in an Amtrak roomette. Despite our many struggles and the $1,765 price tag, we'd do it again.

Despite the many cons and drawbacks, my long-haul ride had enough perks that I'd book a roomette on Amtrak's Sunset Limited ...
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This Long-distance Train Ride Crosses 8 States—Including Some of the Most Beautiful and Often-overlooked Parts of the U.S.

It crosses the Mississippi River, plus desert landscapes, small towns, and red rock formations.
Tampa Bay Times

Amtrak will take you and your car to Virginia. Here’s a review of the ride.

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