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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.

I packed lots of essentials for my five-hour Amtrak ride, but I didn't think of everything I needed. My Kindle, tripod, and headphones came in handy for keeping me entertained on my journey. However, ...
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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

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 for a 3-hour train ride from Washington, DC, to New York City. I was ...