I took my first overnight Amtrak train from NYC to Miami. Here are 11 ways I made the 30-hour ride more bearable.
A travel reporter shares personal tips for making a 30-hour Amtrak sleeper train journey from New York City to Miami more comfortable. The article focuses on practical advice for long-haul rail travel, such as clothing choices and managing motion sickness.
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As interest in alternative travel methods grows, practical guides for long-distance rail provide value to consumers considering non-flight options.
A Business Insider reporter took an overnight train from New York City to Miami in an Amtrak roomette. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I spent 30 hours on an Amtrak sleeper train traveling from New York City to Miami in October 2021. I found ways to keep comfy and pass the time on the long journey. I wore my coziest clothes, brought my own entertainment, and tried to make my room feel like home. I could have flown from New York City to Miami in October 2021. It would have saved me 27 hours and at least $100. But as a lifelong train lover, I'd always wondered what it would be like to spend a night on the rails. So when I realized there was a 30-hour Amtrak route from NYC to Miami, I felt like it was my chance to try out this type of long-haul travel .
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