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Business Insider's reporter has four regrets from her recent overnight Amtrak trip.
On a 2025 overnight Amtrak train ride from Denver to Salt Lake City, I regretted arriving at the dining car early and leaving snacks at home.
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Business Insider's reporter has four regrets from her recent overnight Amtrak trip.

After 128 hours on overnight Amtrak trains, I've made mistakes with packing, booking, and making the best use of rest stops.

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…

On a round-trip Amtrak ride from New York City to Rochester, I regretted sitting in business class and arriving too early.

I took Amtrak's California Zephyr train from Chicago to Emeryville, California. I booked a $2,200 bedroom for the 53-hour journey.

When I took the California Zephyr, Amtrak's longest train, I was glad I'd packed waterproof shoes, but I wish I'd brought a pair…

I thought booking a bunk in a shared cabin on an overnight train in Europe would be the best way to travel. I was surprised to be…