From Business Insider · Joey Hadden · · 1m
Inside a $500 Amtrak private cabin
A writer paid for the cheapest sleeper room on a 30-hour train ride from New York to Miami.
In brief
A writer paid for the cheapest sleeper room on a 30-hour train ride from New York to Miami. Amtrak roomettes offer private overnight train travel at an affordable price point, with clever design that maximizes a tiny space. Originally reported by Business Insider.
First overnight Amtrak trip
The writer had never taken an overnight Amtrak train before booking a 30-hour journey from New York City to Miami in October 2021.
Paying for privacy
The writer spent $500 on a roomette, the lowest-tier private cabin available on Amtrak sleeper trains, to have a bed in a private space.
Tiny but complete
The 22.75-square-foot cabin contained two beds, a toilet, and basic amenities packed into a space that functioned like a small hotel room.
Smart storage design
Clever storage solutions meant the tiny roomette had no wasted space, making efficient use of every square foot available.
Affordable private travel
At $500 for 30 hours of private overnight train travel, roomettes offer a budget-friendly way to experience sleeper train accommodations.
The big picture
Amtrak roomettes offer private overnight train travel at an affordable price point, with clever design that maximizes a tiny space.
