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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 ...
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I took the longest train ride in the US. 6 things surprised me about the 53-hour adventure across the country.

A Business Insider reporter spent 53 hours on Amtrak's California Zephyr train.Joey Hadden/Business Insider I'd ridden the California Zephyr once before, but only for 15 hours. This time, I was in for ...

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.

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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BATEMAN: Amtrak Primer, Pt. 2 — Enjoying the journey

OK, would-be rail fans, we got you Amtrak tickets in Part 1 and briefed you on a few of my favorite trains. Now come a few tips on getting on board, dining cars, sleeping cars, enjoying the scenery ...

I took the longest train ride in the US. 6 things surprised me about the 53-hour adventure across the country.

I traveled from Chicago to Emeryville, California, on Amtrak's California Zephyr and booked a bedroom. The 53-hour ride was full of surprises.