I've taken over 20 Amtrak routes around the US and Canada. These 5 offered the most stunning views.

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As a frequent Amtrak rider, I've found some of the most beautiful train routes in North America.

Sojourner White

I spent 53 hours on the longest train ride in the US. Here are 10 ways I made the 2-night Amtrak trip more bearable.

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The author took Amtrak's California Zephyr train from Chicago to Emeryville, California.

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I spent 53 hours in a bedroom on an Amtrak train for $2,200 and made 5 mistakes

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The author sits looking out a window to the right in the Amtrak bedroom
The author made some mistakes on board the California Zephyr.

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I traveled over 8,000 miles on Amtrak in one year. These are the 10 items I never board the train without.

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Kylie holds a bag on top of a suitcase on a train platform.
My travel bag is one of my favorite things I pack for train rides.

Kylie Stoltzfus

I paid $2,200 for a bedroom on a 53-hour Amtrak train. The 50-square-foot space with a full bathroom was worth the price.

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The author standing smiling in the Amtrak bedroom with a bunk bed in the background
Business Insider's reporter spent 53 hours on Amtrak's California Zephyr train in a bedroom accommodation.

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I spent 60 hours traveling on Amtrak trains from New York to Texas. Here are 10 things that surprised me most.

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I rode two Amtrak trains on a long-haul journey from New York to Texas.

Michael Rosenthal

Did you miss Amtrak's viral 'Trak Suit' launch? You may get another shot.

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Models wearing Amtrak
A fashion student designed a track suit for Amtrak that was available for a limited time on the rail line's website.

Amtrak

I'm a frequent Amtrak passenger and have traveled in business class and coach. The best seat isn't where you'd expect.

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People sitting in booth-style seats on an Amtrak train.
When available, I always sit in the café car on Amtrak trains.

Andrea McHugh

I booked a first-class ride on the Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $450 price tag.

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A composite image of passengers boarding a blue train car with a red sliding door and the author sitting in a first-class seat on the Amtrak NextGen Acela
Business Insider's reporter rode in first class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train.

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I traveled to 11 states in 30 days using Amtrak's USA Rail Pass. Here are 6 things I wish I knew before buying it.

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Malia sits in a seat on a train with her legs stretched out.
I bought the Amtrak USA Rail Pass, and there are a few things I wish I had known beforehand.

Malia Yoshioka

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