Before Air Force One, US presidents traveled aboard a luxury train car. See inside the 'White House on wheels.'

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presidential train car
The Ferdinand Magellan was in presidential use from 1943 to 1954.

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I took a 52-hour Amtrak train ride from Chicago to California by myself. Here are 11 things that surprised me most.

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The silver, blue, and red Amtrak train at the concrete platform
I didn't know what to expect from such a long Amtrak ride, but it wasn't bad.

Sojourner White

After spending hundreds of hours on Amtrak trains, I always prepare for 5 mishaps that can make journeys more difficult

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The author taking a selfie in the observation car of an Amtrak train while wearing a red sweater.
I enjoy traveling by train, but doing so can take preparation.

Diana Kruzman

Inside first-class train travel around the world, from private suites to gourmet meals

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eastern & oriental express presidential cabin
The presidential suite onboard the Eastern & Oriental Express.

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World Cup fans to pay train fares of $150 for the round-trip to MetLife Stadium — when it usually costs $12.90

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A banner for the Fifa World Cup at Secaucus Junction station in Secaucus, New Jersey, US, on Friday, April 17, 2026. New Jersey Transit plans to announce a special FIFA ticket on Friday that could cost more than $100 for riders going to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games. Photographer: Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Soccer fans spending hundreds on World Cup tickets have another problem: sky-high transit fares

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Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy on Sergio 'Kun' Aguero's shoulders after the team's victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.
Lionel Messi celebrates with Argentina team members after winning the 2022 World Cup.

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We spent 92 hours in an Amtrak roomette. Despite our many struggles and the $1,765 price tag, we'd do it again.

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Man smiling on Amtrak train
I spent 92 hours on Amtrak's Sunset Limited with my girlfriend in a roomette.

Farrin Rosenthal

I upgraded to Amtrak's business class for $50. As nice as my 8-hour ride was, I'll probably stick with coach.

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Woman taking selfie on Amtrak train
My eight-hour ride in Amtrak's business class allowed me to work on the move while also being quite comfortable.

Alexis Buncich

I compared coach and business class seats on a 4-hour Amtrak ride. One perk made the $120 upgrade worth it.

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A split image showing Talia Lakritz and an Amtrak train.
Is upgrading from coach to business class on Amtrak worth it? I traveled in both to find out.

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I packed for a 7-day trip to Canada with just a backpack. Here are 6 items I'm glad I brought and 4 I wish I had.

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A composite image of an aerial view of the authors packing items on a white sheet and the author wearing her backpack while taking a selfie in the mirror.
A Business Insider reporter took a weeklong train trip with just a backpack for the first time and learned a few things about packing light.

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