First TIme experiencing Amtrak on a 30 Hour Ride From Miami to Virginia!! I did'nt expect this!

[@sswan9689]

I'm glad you enjoyed the train. Did you see the cherrywood, (I saw them when you were walking) that's the newer cars. You should tell the people: 1. When you get a sleeper car, your food(lunch, breakfast & dinner) is included + I think you get 1 alcoholic drink. (They do have alcoholic drinks on the train) 2. You have an attendant to make your bed down or up in the morning. 3. Next time bring some snacks so you don't have to pay for them. Lol!! I don't know how you slept in those chairs. I did it one time and my back was killing me. So now after that 1 mistake I have the attendant make the chair into a bed. The funny thing is if you ride in the coach car, the seats are EXTREMELY comfortable. You can almost turn it into a bed. You can recline the chair way back (not like on a plane where you are in the other person's lap- b/c its plenty of space) plus there is a leg lift also (like a recliner). Riding coach is cheaper BUT you get everyone else too and their screaming babies & children. Lol!! I can do coach down to Miami but coming back I need my quiet time. When I want to hear any noise I just close the curtain to the door but keep the door open, so I can get fresh air & hear some type of noise. I would love to go to Chicago, or take the train from Chicago down to Texas (Texas Eagle) but I would have to figure out the logistics of a hotel stay & would I want to come back the same way or fly back & I don't like flying. Enjoyed the video. Do you watch the train videos?

[@sswan9689]

Sorry so long, Lol!!

[@DConDemand]

Thank you! I pinned your comment because yes this is valuable information to know when booking a roomette. I did later that night got up and turned the chairs into a bed. Because my back was killing me. LOL Im really thinking about taking it to Seattle for groupcation and flying back. I appreciate you for taking the time out and writing this message. 😎

[@sswan9689]

@@DConDemand You might considering taking the train back AFTER groupcation. I say this only b/c those trains are persnickity Lol!! Trains run late and that train I think in particular run extremely late. You wouldn't want to miss groupcation b/c of some bs about the train running late, derailed, a cow on the track or whatever. Lol!!

[@kingbradentucky]

I started riding Amtrak long distance last year and fell in love with it. I think i did 4 trips and 10,000+ miles in 2023 all departing from Tampa. Starting 2024 off next week headed to New York, then Boston and off to Portland Maine then back. And you said next time you want to bring someone along. Me? I love the solitude especially in the roomette.

[@quietstormnadizzl]

I love traveling on the train. Yes, it's slow, but it allows you to really relax, take in the scenery and slow yourself down. Everything in life, don't have to be fast!!! Thanks for sharing DC 🫶💪

[@DConDemand]

Absolutely! If i didn't do anything else I relaxed and regrouped. lol Thanks for watching

[@cherylfisher9295]

This was very interesting. I do get sick but as long as I have my medicine and ride facing forward I should be OK

[@DConDemand]

That’s what I was afraid of. But I was fine. Thanks for watching.

[@benfletcher7100]

Last trip I took was the crescent from Greenville sc to Atlanta ga and back

[@DConDemand]

I’m looking to take many more in the future.

[@TravelMomentswithMary]

Yes, my last train ride was I was 5 yrs old. Riding a train cross country is in my bucket list.

[@DConDemand]

It’s now apart of my bucket list. I had a great experience. Thanks for watching.

[@angelsithinkican]

I know this was a peaceful experience. I haven't ever rode a train, but i have always wanted to. I had looked at a 14 day train ride across country. I want to see and visit a few states. I like driving, but i love when someone else is driving so i can look out the window and just take in nature. I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@DConDemand]

Angel I was looking at train vacation where you get off stay in a hotel few days and get back on. Let do something out of the norm.

[@reginasmith6110]

Yes road the train from Raleigh NC to California took 3 days. There and back. Loved every minute

[@DConDemand]

I know you had great views. Did you have a roomette?

[@reginasmith6110]

@DConDemand we didn't have a sleeper car just regular seats. Me and my family had a ball. Went through a lot of states

[@pedrozatravel]

I wish we had more trains on the west coast

[@rayofsunshine107h]

Nice part about sleepers...your food is included i think. They can bring your meal to your room too. Maybe add hash tag #trainride #trip #ridealong

[@DConDemand]

Yes meals were included. And I got them delivered to the room. Next time I will eat in the dinner car.

[@shanam3912]

Lido!!!

[@dianamarietv4479]

Yes, born in Chi-town. Rode the L quite often. Did a train ride from OKC to Detroit once. That was cool. Didn’t have a sleeper though.

[@JustKayaTV]

If you ride the train to Seattle that’s gone be bout 3 or 4 days

[@DConDemand]

48hrs. I’m with I want to see the scenery in those states I’ll never visit.

[@EvolvingwithEtta]

Hey Dante, I miss yal. What a cute cameo appearance of JBoogie 🥰🤗. This was a great video. This was great our and a real thorough room tour. The ride really looked peaceful. Howard and I have definitely done the train for travel. I've had to catch the MARC train to and from my job in the past, and now I'm doing it again. I'm on a double decker train daily. We almost took the train last year when the airlines were tripping. Anywho, I truly enjoyed the ride along! Thank you for sharing. 🥰🙋🏽‍♀️ Have a wonderful week!

[@DConDemand]

Hey Miss Etta, I miss you too, but I understand. the ride really was peaceful I just wish I had someone else there to keep me company but I enjoyed every minute of it and can’t wait to do it again. Hope to see you soon in the chat or in person. Tell uncle Howard hello. 😎💙

[@seacats3598]

How fun is this! Anytime we travel along the east coast we travel via Amtrak in a sleeper. Christian got train sets throughout his childhood too! Question: did Miami have a first class lounge? If so, you should’ve been in there waiting for the train. GREAT VIDEO!! ~ Inge 😸

[@towens9626]

Looks very interesting. I would definitely consider taking a train ride. Thanks for sharing!

[@DConDemand]

You should give it a try. I can’t wait to do it again.

[@dianamarietv4479]

Aaahhh! I love you and JT together. So sweet! I am planning a train trip from Dallas to OKC later this month. Great video! Thank you for sharing.

[@DConDemand]

Thanks for watching! How long is that train ride?

[@dianamarietv4479]

About 4.5 hours. Just an hour longer than driving it up 35N.

[@rayofsunshine107h]

Ive watched train travelers but you the first showing the info card...didnt know they had one👍

[@DConDemand]

I watch them also. I really want to do the Empire Builder ride.

[@mstewart8447]

Wow, thank you for sharing this video, I have never done a train vacation but would absolutely love too. I will have to plan because they can be very expensive 😊

[@DConDemand]

You are absolutely right it can be expensive to do train vacations but I believe it’s worth it because of what you getting in the package. Like your food, your drinks, your hotel stay in different states and so on… I will also look into that.

[@mzmichelle76]

I've never had a sleeper car, but i bet it's cool as heck!!

[@DConDemand]

Lets ride one from Chicago to Seattle?

[@vlorie]

Great video. I’ve taken the train several times out of Richmond but never a sleeper car. Might have to try it. And i also loved the JT cameo!!

[@DConDemand]

I’m looking forward to my next train ride. thanks for watching!

[@rayofsunshine107h]

Ive rode a train...thought about it as a vaca...but only if they seat me with my riding partner...sometimes they dont guarantee it. .....at least you had a roommete.......i guess its the same as if you drove...but your bed included. .Congrats on your first ride!

[@janiscreatesjohnson6630]

Thank you for sharing the experience. I’ve looked into going to Chicago and New Orleans by train . Like you said something different

[@DConDemand]

Mrs. Janice 😂😂😂. It be your peoples with the shenanigans…. Yes we had an amazing time. Can’t wait to do it all over again. Hope you and Mr. Ken join us on the next one.

[@marydeagle8692]

I have never been on a train, but I’m pricing one now for our next cruise out of Miami.

[@DConDemand]

That would be a fun ride. Would you get a sleeper car?

[@allenfamilyadventures859]

I used to ride the train all the time going back and forth to school. It was only a 4 hour ride, but always nice. If I can still go on the cruise in October, I’ve been thinking about catching the train to NOLA. Thanks for taking us along bro!

[@DConDemand]

🤞🏾Hope yall make it!!! I looked up riding the train too.

[@lfmckinley1077]

Yes I have rode a train, i would do it again, if i had a fun person to go long distance with i would, the scariest part is walking from car to car i hated that

[@DConDemand]

Yes, when I do it again I will not be alone. I enjoyed standing between the cars looking out the window.

[@JustKayaTV]

I like the train it’s just slow and always delayed but I want to try the bright line and see what they are about

[@DConDemand]

Train Vacation?

[@Ednabug]

we did this from delaware to florida and also had a sleeper car, definitely a great experience. I would do it again....ooh, not ja gurl in bed lol thanks for sharing

[@DConDemand]

Would you do the Empire Builder? From Chicago to Seattle?

[@Ednabug]

@@DConDemand on a heartbeat! If I had enough time

[@travibaby083]

🔥 I’d def do train transport. I wanna ride the different lines through different states for the the scenery I don’t get to see via car… DEF European lines🔥

[@DConDemand]

I agree, bro I’m looking into doing the Empire builder from Chicago to Seattle because I know I would never drive through those states. Lol

[@user-Carmen_Parker]

I would have had to thoroughly disinfect everything, but other than that, seems decent. 😊😊

[@DConDemand]

Absolutely right! because I got Covid. lol

[@user-Carmen_Parker]

I've contemplated riding a train to port, but I worry about the cleanliness of public places, especially restrooms. This has been me way before covid ever happened. Was it decently priced?

[@DConDemand]

Because I got the sleeper car no. But if you can sit long in Coach or Business class yes..

[@mzmichelle76]

not the toliet right there omg kmsl

[@sswan9689]

The newer roommettes (cars) do not have the toilet in the room. You can go down the hall and use but it's extremely tight.