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AMTRAK SLEEPER TRAIN Across the USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡² (3 Nights, 68 Hours!)

Jeb Brooks
Jeb Brooks
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πŸ‘οΈ 1.0M viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 25:59

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a 68-hour rail journey across the United States, traveling from New York to Los Angeles via Amtrak. The trip is divided into two main segments, beginning with the Lakeshore Limited to Chicago and continuing on the Southwest Chief for the remainder of the trek. The video provides a detailed look at various sleeping accommodations, comparing the compact roomettes in Viewliner cars to the larger Super Liner coaches. The creator evaluates the onboard amenities, including the lounge access at major stations, the differences between flexible dining and traditional dining services, and the availability of shared shower facilities. Throughout the journey, the video highlights scenic transitions from the Hudson River and Lake Erie to the landscapes of the American West, including the Raton Pass and the desert scenery of New Mexico. Unexpected weather, such as a sudden snowstorm in Gallup, is noted as part of the adventure. The creator concludes by revealing the total cost of the trip, noting that the fare was less than a first-class plane ticket due to a buy one get one free promotion.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We'll travel overnight to Chicago on the Lakeshore Limited. From there, we'll connect to the Southwest Chief for two nights to Los Angeles.

Our ticket on Amtrak across the country cost less than a first class plane ticket across the country.

This is the smallest sleeper accommodation Amtrak has. Super compact, super comfortable.

The Southwest Chief is the last vestage of the old Super Chief line that was the flagship train of the Achesen, Topeka, and Santa Fe railway.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Break your trip up with overnight stopovers along the way.
βœ“Check out Amtrak Vacations for help planning your own Amtrak adventure.
βœ“Pack shower shoes and a pillow for train travel.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Sleep comfort in narrow bunks β€” It's pretty narrow, but it'll do. There's plenty of headroom.
Using in-room toilet β€” When you're on Amtrak, you're just kind of in survival mode. So, you got to do what you got to do.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to take an Amtrak sleeper train across the USA?
QHow much does an Amtrak cross-country trip cost?
QWhat are the accommodations like on Amtrak sleeper trains?

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