I upgraded to a bedroom on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. The additional 20 square feet of space was worth the extra $500.
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Joey Hadden
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My Amtrak bedroom was twice the size of the roomette and included a couch and an enclosed bathroom with a shower.
I upgraded to a bedroom on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. The additional 20 square feet of space was worth the extra $500.
By
Joey Hadden
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