I spent $1,000 to have a room to myself on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. It was the best experience I've had on an overnight train in the US.

I booked a tiny, private roomette for $500 on my trip from New York City to Miami and reserved a $1,000 bedroom accommodation, the next step up after a roomette, on my way back. 

According to Amtrak's website, bedrooms are at least 45.5 square feet, which, for reference, is a little bigger than a standard king-size bed, and they can sleep up to two adults.

As someone who deals with travel anxiety, I found 30 hours on a train to be overwhelming, especially since, at the time, I had only taken one other overnight train. The constant motion of the train didn't help, either. In fact, I ended up feeling a little queasy.

But staying in a bedroom made me feel more comfortable than staying in a roomette, a cheaper accommodation that's about half the size. I thought the bedroom offered ample space to stretch out and move about, which made all the difference to me.

I think I could comfortably do a 30-hour train journey again, as long as I book a bedroom. And to make it more affordable, I'd book with a friend to split the cost and have some company next time. 

I arrived at Miami Amtrak Station at 11 a.m., 50 minutes before my train was scheduled to depart. The building's interior reminded me of a Greyhound bus station, and I sat in the only waiting area I could find in the station until it was time to board.

For double the price of a roomette, the accommodation I booked for my previous train trip, the bedroom accommodation also offered double the space.

Right away, I knew this trip would be more pleasant than my ride to Miami since I had more room to stretch out. 

The table reminded me of storage hacks I'd expect to find in a tiny home. I used it to hold my laptop while working and appreciated that I could simply fold it out of the way when it was time to relax. 

Beneath the sink, there was a trash can and a place to hold tissues. 

This feature allowed me to unpack a little, the way I would in a hotel room. Placing my toiletries on the cabinet shelves made me feel more at home.

I didn't use the closet, but I think it would have come in handy for storing jackets if I were traveling at a cooler time of the year.

On the bathroom door were hooks to hold towels and clothing items. On a shelf above the toilet were two towels for drying yourself off after a shower.

The bedroom is your cheapest option if you want a private bathroom with a shower.

Being able to control the temperature inside my room was a nice touch that made me feel more comfortable during the journey.

This came in handy when I wanted to get off the train for a minute and stretch my legs. Thanks to the overhead speaker volume control, I always knew when the next stop would be and how long we had at each station.

The bedroom also had handy controls for night, reading, and ceiling lights.

I tried to make the train feel like home, and at home, I dance pretty much all day. 

Shutting the curtains gave me a moment of privacy to just be my goofy self. This helped me keep moving, too, which I found to be essential for surviving a 30-hour train ride.

Having room to stretch out made me feel more relaxed throughout my journey. I appreciated that the couch was long enough to lie down on.

Thanks to all the work I had to do, the first chunk of my trip home went by pretty quickly. 

I decided to lie down on my belly and look outside the window for a bit.

During my trip home, I saw forests, towns, and factories outside my window. This made me think about how traveling by train gives you a railroad view of the country that can't be replicated in a car or on a flight.

My meals came with the ticket, and I could pick from five items. Since I enjoyed the braised beef short rib dish on my trip to Miami, I decided to get it again on my way home. 

Since I have an electric toothbrush, it was nice to be able to charge it using the outlets in the bathroom. 

My first thought when I entered the room again after receiving bedside service was that the bed looked bigger than the one I slept in on my way to Miami in a roomette.

The bed and sheets were comfortable, and I was happy to have more room to sleep.

I was able to use the foldout table for my bedside belongings, though.

There might have been outlets on the other side of the bed, too, but I wasn't able to find them. 

I thought I'd stay up and watch TV for a while, but my body was telling me to just pass out.

The ride was bumpy through the night, but being on the lower bed felt grounding, and I didn't feel as if I was going to fall off the bed at any point. Although it wasn't a perfect night's sleep, I definitely slept better than I did in the roomette.

I woke up to the sun peering through my window feeling somewhat rested. 

I was excited to take a shower after having been on the train for nearly 24 hours, but the shower appeared too grimy to feel comfortable, and I wished I packed flip-flops.

Amtrak did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, but according to its website, it sanitizes rooms between visitors.

I usually wear flip-flops in public showers, though, since experts say that it's pretty easy to pick up germs from places where many people have walked around barefoot.

Since I forgot them, I decided that not showering would be better.

This made me feel a little fresher, though I couldn't wait to get home and take a shower.

Having the three connected mirrors made it easier to see the spots I missed after washing the soap off my face. 

For breakfast, I went to the dining car and got the continental option. For lunch, I decided to try a different entrée from the braised beef short ribs I had the night before.

I chose a chicken fettuccine dish with broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes, and I thought it was decent. 

The breakfast came with a sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich, oatmeal, Greek yogurt, and a blueberry muffin. For the oatmeal, I had the choice of maple and brown sugar or apple cinnamon.

I thought this meal was the most filling I had the whole trip, and if they served it all hours, I'd probably get it for every meal.

To pass the time, I looked at my phone and played Nintendo while relaxing on the bed. 

It was a Saturday, so staying in bed felt right.

I think because my bed was gone and I thought the journey's end should be near, the final hours of my train ride felt as though they dragged on.

When we arrived in New York around 7 p.m., slightly later than scheduled, I realized I had never been more grateful to be home.

But I was also appreciative of the room and privacy I had getting there.