Is an Amtrak Roomette worth the upgrade from a coach seat? 16 Hours in Amtrak's California Zephyr.

[@sunking2001]

In 2018 I took the Zephyr from Martinez to Chicago...57 total hours. I had the same roomette and could not even consider "NOT" having my own room! It is a must for privacy, comfort, sleep, and changing clothes.

[@thekyliehowland]

Love the music in this! It fits the video clips so well. Also so informational, thank you for sharing your experience!

[@carolbrolaski6680]

Enjoyed your commentary. Thank you for sharing your ride.

[@LinkingAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gossettcd]

I am glad the Army and backpacking taught me how to sleep anywhere. I can sleep like the dead in Coach, never mind a Roomette. I hear so many lament how the motion of the train prevents them from sleeping.

[@LinkingAdventures]

As a seafarer, I get that, I'm used to the rolling motion of the ship but when I've brought others along, I hear the same things. Glad you're able to capitalize on the train for some added sleep!

[@alimazimmer3819]

I rode on the Zephyr 5 years ago. An awesome ride.

[@LinkingAdventures]

Certainly one of the best ways to see the country!

[@joememphis1571]

I took a roomette from St. Louis to San Antonio for a 31 hour train ride and it was pretty cool to say the least. The one major issue was that due to the storms that inundated East Texas, I had to ride a coach bus from Fort Worth to Temple and then about 45 or 50 miles from San Antonio, we had to wait our turn to move on as there was a ginormous train with about 15 to 20 cars rolling on the tracks heading northbound. We got to San Antonio at a quarter before 11pm which was only a half hour late.

[@LinkingAdventures]

On a previous train trip, we diverted due to flooding, so it's not unheard of. Sounds like aside from that bus ride you had a great trip. Thanks for sharing.

[@northwoodsartist]

I've taken 3 long trips lately, and curled up in my coach seat. (I'm small!) A roommette was what, $200 or 300 more? Even with free meals, I could think of other ways to spend that extra money when at my destination. I can eat (and sit in the booths) at the cafe area. I usually spend most of my time there or in the observation car. And isn't a "bedroom" an extra THOUSAND dollars? But anyway, thanks for the ride-along! I LOVE train travel! Remind people there are no long waits, long lines, baggage xrays, luggage inspections, etc., and weather very seldom cancels trips, as it does with flights.

[@LinkingAdventures]

All great points you make! Thanks for watching.

[@shipstern100]

Great job great trip thanks for sharing

[@LinkingAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@theflyingduckman3608]

Depends on length of travel. For a day trip of a trip ending in the middle of the night, I wouldn’t do it. End to end on the Zephyr? Definitely take the sleeping car.

[@LinkingAdventures]

It's certainly nice having extra personal space.

[@bouncypear_net]

I wish it was this nice on the LSL. Always crowdwd, and I only needed to get off at Buffalo and not NY/Boston

[@LinkingAdventures]

There are certainly benefits to the two deck superliners over the single level viewliners

[@wickedflagon]

Are there still mask protocols on Amtrak (required or recommended)? Thanks!

[@LinkingAdventures]

When I took this trip in February, there weren't any mask protocols.

[@derekdestep40]

Did you get your bid on this roomette

[@LinkingAdventures]

When I went to book tickets roomette prices were reasonable so I booked the roomette from the onset.

[@chrisdobrowolski2783]

Did you eat anything on this train

[@LinkingAdventures]

Roomette tickets come with access to three meals in the dining car as well as an alcoholic beverage for supper.

[@ravenswood1000]

we dont need music