#overnight-train

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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I booked the nicest room on the Caledonian Sleeper train to Scotland for $587. The overnight ride luxurious but not perfect.

My partner and I took an overnight train ride from London to Scotland on the Caledonian Sleeper. We splurged on the Caledonian double en-suite, which came with a shower, a toilet, and a bed. I didn't get much sleep, but this beat a flight. I'd do it again, but only under a few conditions. In my opinion, there's something alluring about the idea of an overnight train ride -
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#amtrak
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3 weeks ago
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I splurged on a $1,000 room for a 30-hour Amtrak ride. It was the best overnight train experience I've had in the US.

Amtrak's 2021 bedroom provided a comfortable non-luxury overnight train accommodation, offering king-sized space and a private bathroom at far lower cost than European luxury trains.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
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I spent 15 hours on an Amtrak train, and 7 surprises made it worth the $400 price tag

The double-decker Amtrak Superliner offers a unique traveling experience with improved accommodations and surprisingly good food.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I spent 11 hours with 3 strangers in a shared cabin on a sleeper train in Europe. 6 surprises made me regret it.

Shared overnight sleeper cabins can save money and daylight hours but often sacrifice privacy and restful sleep, making time saved less valuable.
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fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I booked private cabins on overnight trains in Europe and the US. The more expensive ride was a better deal.

Overnight train travel offers unique experiences depending on amenities and comfort, notably between Amtrak and European sleeper trains.
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