I spent 60 hours on Amtrak trains between NYC and Miami, 15 on one from Denver to Salt Lake City, and 53 hours on the longest train ride in the US.
I've spent 128 hours on overnight Amtrak trips. I wish I had known 10 things before stepping aboard.
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Joey Hadden
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After 128 hours on overnight Amtrak trains, I've made mistakes with packing, booking, and making the best use of rest stops.
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