I spent 60 hours on overnight Amtrak trips. I wish I had known 9 things before taking long-haul journeys.

I wish I knew internet service wouldn't be reliable, among other lessons I learned the hard way.

On the way to Miami, I spent 30 hours in a $500 roomette accommodation, which is a 20-square-foot enclosed private space with a fold-out table.

On my way back to NYC, I spent 30 hours in the next level up, a bedroom accommodation that cost $1,000 for a private 45-square-foot room.

While I enjoyed the trip, there are some things I wish I had known about this type of travel before that would have made me more prepared.

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