Amtrak's first-class car on the Acela train surprised me with a limited food menu, stiff seats, and a high price, but I ...

I spent 75 hours traveling in Amtrak sleeper cars and learned some lessons about overnight train journeys the hard way.

Amtraks' roomettes offer everything most travelers need on a train journey, but for others, the Amtrak bedrooms are worth the upgrade. The seating and accommodation options on Amtrak vary by route.

I booked an overnight train in an Amtrak bedroom, a private cabin with a full bathroom, and thought it didn't feel cramped for my 30-hour journey.

One more hint for would-be sleeper passengers: If you want to be closer to toilets and showers (yes, you can take them on ...

I thought the train rides felt bumpy the whole time ... The cupholders in Amtrak roomettes and bedrooms fit a standard 12-ounce water bottle. I didn't know mine wouldn't fit.

The sale is only available for northbound travel on the train ... Each private bedroom also features an in-room sink, ...