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I spent 60 hours on overnight Amtrak trips. Here are 3 things everyone should know before booking a ticket.

Joey HaddenJan 12, 2024, 21:21 IST

Insider's reporter took two 30-hour Amtrak rides in October 2021. She booked a roomette and a bedroom.Joey Hadden/Insider

I took two overnight Amtrak trains between Miami and New York in October 2021.
I booked one night in a roomette and the other in a bedroom, which was twice as large.

I spent 60 hours on overnight Amtrak trains in 2021. And there were three things I wished I'd known before booking the trip.

The author exits a train in Miami after a 30-hour ride.Joey Hadden/Insider

First off, Amtrak has a rewards program, and it's free to join. I recommend signing up before booking a ride.

A screenshot of the rewards program on the Amtrak website.Joey Hadden/Insider

Although the roomette sleeps two, I think it can feel cramped even for one person.

The roomette (L) was less spacious than the bedroom (R).Joey Hadden/Insider

After trying out the top and bottom bunks, I found the bottom to be less shaky.

The author watches the sunrise from her bed during an overnight train ride.Joey Hadden/Insider

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