I slept in a bedroom and a roomette on Amtrak trains and learned what a difference 20 square feet can make

Homepage Newsletters Log in Subscribe Travel Joey Hadden 2023-09-19T20:46:32Z In October of 2021, I spent two nights on overnight Amtrak trains traveling between Miami and NYC. I stayed in a 20-square-foot roomette for $500 and a 40-square-foot bedroom for $1,000. The extra space in the bedroom was more comfortable for the long journey and worth the price. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Advertisement In theory, 20 square feet may not sound like a lot of space, but on a 30-hour train journey, it makes all the difference.In October of 2021, I spent 60 hours on two overnight Amtrak trains between NYC and Miami to test out the train line's different sleeping accommodations.On the way to Miami, I spent 30 hours ina $500 roomette accommodation, which is a...