Train NC to FL roomette overnight | Raleigh, NC to Sebring, FL on Silver Star 91 train

I took the overnight train from North Carolina to Florida in a roomette.
It cost me $515 one way.
Left Raleigh, NC at 9:15 p.m. and arrived in Sebring, FL at 2:45 p.m.
0:00 Raleigh Union Station
2:28 Boarding the train
3:04 Roomette tour
3:46 Night on the train
7:16 Morning on the train
8:49 Shower tour
9:20 Working on the train
12:38 Lunch
13:05 Last few hours on the train
12:33 Arriving in Sebring

[@bigwhig3126]

The thing I always liked about traveling by train is that you get to go through America's backyard and see little towns, nature, and a way of life that you would never experience on an interstate highway. Trains seem much nicer than 30-40 years ago when I would occasionally ride Amtrak.

[@abraxasjinx5207]

The backside of many towns is an interesting look at what lies behind the facade- a lot of illegal dumping spots, some pretty woods, and great graffiti.

[@onthefarm_4880]

@bigwhig . i was thinking the same . . the train seems "much nicer" than years ago. When he passed through the area BETWEEN cars, you could hardly tell. Its just looks like one continuous hallway. Years ago, i recall walking back to the club car, and the area between cars was loud, cold, and you could actually see the ground moving under you as you scurried over the gap where the two cars connect. And there were No lighted signs on the wall that said "Dining Car This Way"; i was always afraid i would never find my space/seat when going back from dining . . you had to count how many cars you passed through when you left your room/seat, so you at knew when you got back to your specific car. 🙂

[@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401]

I think trains were much nicer years ago...warmer, not so sterile in appearance. They have more technology now, not necessarily always a better thing .

[@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401]

@@onthefarm_4880 We grew up shuttled between Savannah and Wilson, loved running between cars, never lost our way, were looked after by polite attendants, and it the greatest experience ever! Then again, we are train people!

[@kellypratz2338]

This looks so much more enjoyable then being in an airplane!

[@dikhurtz2406]

Absolutely right. We have been traveling by train and loving it. I can’t stand being treated like a criminal at the airport.

[@thinkcasting3182]

All public transport is horrible in the USA especially Greyhound of the Sky's with the Kentucky Fired finger smears all over the windows. Multicultural hellhole.

[@dikhurtz2406]

@@thinkcasting3182 Greyhound is not public transport

[@thinkcasting3182]

@@dikhurtz2406 Greyhound of the Sky's is a metaphor used to infer that the hood like qualities of Greyhound buses have now overwhelmed air travel. Slow down and re-read things if you're IQ is this dull.

[@bueno8191]

@@thinkcasting3182 I don't have a dog in this fight, but it's "imply," not "infer." Also you used the wrong version of "your."

[@TheRedDevil_NC]

we all need to take more trips like these just for leisure. Great to see the Raleigh station. Excellent video

[@arresthillary9502]

how do you know what other people? dont project your needs on everyone else

[@williamluke9500]

@@arresthillary9502 zip it

[@2075vj]

My husband and I took the train from PA to Ft Meyers a few months ago when we moved to the sunny state🌅It was quite pleasant. Thanks for sharing.

[@jimm8246]

Perfect size room for 1 traveller going overnight. I like the slower pace of train travel compared to other modes. More scenic and less stressful.

[@jefftack3461]

Bruh, what a well made video! Edits, commentary, shots, and YOU made it easy and fun to watch. You were matter-of-fact, concise, and brief in your comments. 10/10!

[@Sanguine_Addiction]

Took Amtrak from Los Angeles to D.C. back in 2014 and had sleeper rooms on the Southwest Chief and Capitol Limited. Sleeper car is the only way go if you're going long distance, overnight or not. The privacy and shower use makes it all worth it.

[@sydney-fla7624]

Hey Evan I'm from Sebring, Florida born & raised. Yes sir, that's our Sebring Train Station. The last lake you passed by is called, Dinner Lake. I don't know why, again I just know it's called Dinner Lake.

[@chadparke1351]

I always wondered what the inside this train looks like, it passes right by my house every night

[@markgolden8710]

I bet it don’t take long!

[@chadparke1351]

@@markgolden8710 the line that the silver star uses by my house is a csx freight line. Traffic isn't too heavy. Maybe 1 freight a day, and the amtrak passes by twice, running southbound at midnight then passes by again headed north at around 7am. I can always tell an amtrak train just by how long it sounds its horn and the fast speed it travels. Freight trains are much slower and extremely long, however they don't sound their horn anywhere near as long or as frequent as the amtrak.

[@angelametcalfe953]

Hi Evan, that was great. My husband and I are from Australia and although we have Amtrak travelled before next year (2023) we are doing the sleeper car from Orlando to Washinton DC. Super excited. Thank you.

[@raleighdentcompany]

I never get tired of the view as you come into downtown Raleigh!

[@SBAtmost]

Thanks for this video. Way to travel in style. Inspired to enjoy the ride, rather than rush to the destination. “There’s more to life than just speeding it up”

[@susanridge2455]

I was only 1 year old, traveling from Omaha Nebraska to Buffalo New York on a train! My dad holding me in his arms, meeting the conductor! I'm now 66, would love 💕 one more ride!

[@okayholden2531]

As someone who lives in Raleigh, I am dying to experience this!

[@tibiriuscromwell8918]

I love train trips. Enjoyed your detailed video of your trip to Sebring Florida. Hope to see more very soon.

[@REBO192837465]

Raleigh native here, lately I've been obsessed with luxury train rides plotting my next vacation out of the country. This was the perfect reminder how I can enjoy the same features in my own back yard. Planning a train ride to Canada.

[@damnimloomin]

If you want luxury train travel in North America you should do the rocky mountaineer either in Canada or the US Amtrak is gotten better, but it’s hard to really call this luxury when you look at the competition lol

[@jerrybowen1635]

Raleigh native here too. Sure nicer than the Tweetsie!!

[@johnnysprocketz]

luxury is a bit of a stretch

[@damnimloomin]

@@johnnysprocketz idk a tin can designed to be a patriotic soup can built 40 years before I was even born sounds pretty snazzy LOL

[@hansblitz7770]

Royal Canadian Pacific. The dinner car has a big glass bubble roof. It is about $2,400, but that is with meals and it is a two-way ticket. The meals are not plastic tray airline food, it is legit.

[@SimAsylum]

Having taken that same train route many times, I loved seeing some of the scenery that I have seen IRL. Never took that trip in a sleeper, so it was fun to see that side of it.

[@rustysteel8714]

Thanks Evan...enjoyed seeing what train travel entails. 👍

[@lisastegall8738]

On my bucket list now, thanks ❤ enjoyed the ride

[@christieagbalessi2256]

I’ve take this train a couple of time in coach class but I had NO idea they had a dining room. That’s so cool!

[@golfdoc1950]

When I was 16 I lived in Charleston SC and started attending school in Vermont. I rode a train, coach, not a sleeper, from Charleston to NYC. That was in 1966 and I remember there being a lot of soldiers from Ft Bragg riding the train. In particular I recall a non-com who had just finished jungle survival training in Panama and was on his way to Vietnam. I always wondered what happened to him.

[@Hindsight360]

Thank you so much for posting your experience! Seems absolutely enjoyable! Way better than plane!🕊️

[@tomgalusha5201]

I really enjoyed your video. It is a great representation of taking a train and what to expect. Thanks!

[@jennifermeans95]

Thanks for sharing your experience! My husband and I have thinking about a train trip and it seems like something we might enjoy!

[@johnmoricone294]

Amazing.. Never thought of this and I'm sure the kids would love this adventure. Thanks for sharing

[@marcjohnson2574]

I like how they converted the bed! I gotta try a trip like this sometime.

[@falt007]

Our dad loved public transportation so much, he racked up so many Amtrak points via his Amtrak credit card- he would get on the auto train in Philly go to FL and get off , then get back on for round trip. All of those trips ( 30 years) and he was only on in a sleeper compartment twice.

[@preese100]

Outstanding video....thanks for sharing!

[@ebertmahon8939]

Thanks, what a relaxing way to travel. Definetly on my list of things to do.

[@fernemcallister6774]

Thanks for posting!

[@annadavis6361]

Well done! Can’t wait to try this!

[@lindapoore7608]

Wow! Great video. I am in NC. I think I will take a train to Florida now. Thank you for sharing your videos!

[@JRNurse2013]

I loved this video! I’ve been educated about train rides! Thanks!!

[@amyxplores810]

Wow, the train station in Raleigh is beautiful. Here in Huntington WV, it is horrific! Thanks for sharing.

[@nickjunes]

I wish we had more trains in the US... like a high speed train across the country would be amazing.

[@catmagoulas7176]

I recently took a train to Atlanta, GA from Greensboro,NC. I was excited to finally ride a train but was disappointed in almost everything. I would definitely give it another shot to get a roomette. Thanks for all of the new info!

[@mybike150]

I took the train from NYC to Florida in one of these cabins and loved every second of it!

[@PoisonShot20]

How long was the trip? And price, if it was after Biden.

[@owltune5496]

I'm also curious of the price. (regardless of who the president is lol) thanks

[@PoisonShot20]

@@owltune5496 Haha!😂😂🕊️💪

[@mybike150]

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[@mybike150]

@@PoisonShot20 The trip was about 25 hrs but I can't recall the price.

[@pazj2467]

I live a hour and 30 mins from Raleigh and I never knew this existed! This seems so relaxing. I’m definitely looking into this :)

[@tracynorris355]

Love your choice of background music to the scenic journey.

[@corinnemars4313]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Thinking about training it from Orlando to Denver.

[@evanmann92]

That would be a super long trip! You could fly to Chicago and take the California Zephyr to Denver from there. Good luck.

[@anniebarry7493]

I live in Cary NC. Thank you for showing me what it,s like to ride on a train.

[@tinayanotitinaro7569]

Thank you for the ride

[@shariss70]

I live in Raleigh. Awesome video coming into downtown and Union Station. Great video.

[@ddAndTheca]

Used to ride amtrak to and from Raleigh all of the time. Its been over a decade or so though at this point. This new station they have built seems excellent.

[@anniefannycharles9951]

I've wondered what this was like. Thank you for posting.

[@bernardjones6162]

The Raleigh Station looks completely different since we were there! What a nice upgrade!

[@gatolibero8329]

Yeah, it looks brand new.

[@JC-xq3jl]

@@gatolibero8329 It is

[@AngelAvery]

Thanks for this video! This was an interesting perspective and gave me new ideas for travel.

[@michaelyette7513]

I really enjoyed this video. Nice musical selections too.

[@floridagirl8540]

That’s cool. Thanks for sharing .

[@johnniejones5890]

My parents took the train from Amtrak from Rocky Mount to Orlando. They had a sleeper cabin as well. That looks so relaxing. Our flight there was hectic traveling with a 6 yo and 3yo. Will need to go this route the next time we do that!

[@ruledbyvenus1859]

Thank you for this video. Now I’m planning a trip for my birthday via train (destination unknown) but this is just what I was looking for. Happy New Year 🍾💛

[@Cap-ku6ok]

Thank you so much for this, I had no idea what this experience would be like. I would like to do it one day.

[@cynthiapittard4086]

Loved seeing your trip

[@UNIQUENAME2007]

thx 4 sharing. I'm a NC amtrack rider so this is pretty useful to know about

[@altamau8678]

Great video, Thank You! Had not idea the train was up and running. I’m in Cary and not far from the station. Great way to get back to Florida.

[@robertmin9849]

Great idea. Nice job with the video!

[@artchem1]

Thank you for your help with navigating the Amtrack Train. I was surprised that you stopped at the " old Orlando Train Station" ; instead of going to to the Wi her Park Location. Truly enjoyed your video of your -Passage from NC - Sebring, Fl. Quite interesting. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🇬🇧🚞.

[@billywilds1779]

In the 60's two of my brothers and mom went from San Francisco via Chicago to Norfolk to visit her parents for the summer. I still remember the viewing cars, looking outside at all of the tall grass, mountains, etc. I think I was maybe 10 or 11. The sleeper cars were amazing and food was great.

[@MeshaX]

I’ve been obsessed with train ride videos lately! Cool video!

[@mochasweet4966]

Me too. I'm taking my first train ride soon. 🤤

[@MeshaX]

@@mochasweet4966 nice! If you record anything. come back and let me know I’ll follow and watch 🥂

[@LucasAllen]

Me too. Check out Downielive if you haven't already.

[@deirdrec8777]

I have lived in Wake County for over 20 years, and have never been at this station,, nor on an Amtrack. 🥺 Thanks so much for sharing.

[@randiD123]

That was so cool!! I live north of Raleigh and moved here from south Florida... Love how YT knows stuff... 😂🤔😉... I have always wanted to travel by train. Thank you!

[@billy98102]

terrific video!

[@alanosborne1947]

Boy Howdy it looks like Amtrac has finally upped their game! I used to go from Cary,NC to Jacksonville leaving around 9:00 ish and arrive anywhere from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The trip was NEVER under 12 hours and you did it in 9-91/2 hours Yeaaa for Amtrac!

[@lauriagrantiii]

Greetings from Tampa! This video has inspired me to consider train transportation for a vacation with the family to Raleigh

[@taco44051]

Hi Lauria! I'm in Raleigh and would like to travel to Tampa by train.

[@ZillaCrew]

Looks like a blast. I may have to try this with my son sometime.

[@ricardocuevas7815]

Very cool video. You've inspired me to take a train ride to NC.

[@sunnyshine4621]

That's a nice calm travel venue for sure 😊

[@vanessajfoxx]

Man this is something I’m definitely trying after viewing this !! Tfs

[@sylviagreenburg]

Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed the trip. This was nice and you got to pick up Grandpa. Cool.🤓

[@mrsbobbicisse]

Love it! thanks for sharing.. Music wasn't too loud.. showed the food choices which is super important.. Proud of the company I work for and the service we provide to our passengers..

[@danadane9287]

always nice to be proud of the company you work for :) this definitely made me want to hop on a train!

[@donwillis5802]

Thank You Barbara Hill-Case! For All You Do. Peaple Like You Make A Difference In This World. God Bless You.

[@hotboyzmotorsports]

Love to I'm in Durham NC but live I'm Raleigh love how you showing our cities and travel much success bro

[@paulmiller5037]

Thanks for a great video. I live in Kannapolis, the train station is about 4 blocks away, in fact you can see the trains roll by my front door/window, thru a double row of houses and across the street. Yea, I think it's time to go exploring by rail..... Thanks again.

[@JAMakeupLover24]

I’m from Raleigh NC and it’s was interesting watching this video we all Forget that is not only cars and planes for travel transportation now I will like to plan a trip by train 😊thanks for this ❤

[@comegowithmetoday]

Great video! I’d never seen the inside of a train cart. Makes me want to give it a try. Hope you and your grandpa had a great visit! 😀

[@brendagrothier967]

I live in Sebring....thanks for the video

[@jenniferh1416]

I've ridden coach on Amtrak and northern European trains decades ago. Nice to see the upgrades and that coach still has plenty of space compared to the shrinking of airline seating and amenities.

[@JV-pu8kx]

That's because the airlines are trying to stuff as many paying passengers as possible in to a fixed amount of volume. If Amtrak wants more capacity, add a car.

[@purselmer5931]

That's because there aren't nearly the amount of passengers that would ever make these cars completely full. Trains are much more vacant than airplanes. Subsidized by tax payers is the only way Amtrak can even hope to remain in business.

[@Azdralon]

Informative video! Thanks

[@Hoodsolo]

I used to ride train from Raleigh to Tampa several times a year. 16 hr ride and was some good memories

[@AC-87]

This was such an interesting video to watch. I've never been on a sleeper train nor seen one.

[@benchedthatpiece]

91 goes through Sanford, NC every night. I'll video it sometimes and the same for it's counterpart 92 coming back north. Nice video, I enjoyed it!

[@stephaniemcmath4969]

I'm in the Greensboro area! Now you have me wanting to hop on a train to Florida. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@evanmann92]

I have a video about a train trip from Raleigh to Greensboro too!

[@jhmcglynn]

Brings back childhood memories from the early 50’s when I traveled by train with my mom from New York City to Savannah Georgia. Dad was stationed at Hunter Army Air Force Base. I think it was called the Silver Bullet. It also was an overnight journey.

[@epicow_1973]

Its very likely its called that, because the current amtrak trains are typically named after the previous ones, and the current one is named the sliver service. (Comprised of the silver star and the silver meteor). That is a really cool journey in the 50's, what was it like?

[@leidalucy]

My dad was stationed at hunter also. This was in the 1950s I rode the train a lot because my grandmother worked for the rail road. Good times

[@righteousmammon9011]

super cool to see this. I was also stationed at Hunter Army Air Field until I got out last year.

[@barbaraparker1042]

The southbound train is still called the Silver Bullet

[@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401]

It was the Silver Bullet and we loved as children. Great memories indeed!

[@solartime8983]

So..oh Relaxing way to travel & see our countryside! 🚂🗽 It's been over 30 years since overnight train ride...time to 'get aboard' again! Thanks for sharing (& liked the music😇

[@solartime8983]

Showcase your next trip ...your generation needs someone to share it's Ok to ENJOY the Journey🚂🛩️ My plan is to take Granboys on Georgetown Colorado Mining Train on highest gradient Trestle in North America?

[@tip6725]

I live 20 minutes from the Sebring station. I see the Amtrak every day. Cool video.

[@chrise438]

I hope to take Amtrak to Orlando at some point. Looks very enjoyable. Great video. Thank you.

[@KA-eu9sy]

3:35 I love the sink! That's so cute.

[@robertd9850]

Nice video. I am in NC and have family in Sarasota. I could drive to Southern Pines and take this same trip. Glad I watched.

[@cremebrulee4759]

I love taking the train. So much more comfortable and less confining.

[@donwillis5802]

Enjoyed This Vid. Not Too Many Details And Random Talking. Short ,Sweet and Nice Presentation. I Feel Almost Like I've Made This Trip With You. So Many Of These "Train Vids" Just Go On and On with How Buttons,Switches, Doors Etc Work Or Don;t . Good Job Bro.

[@honeybunnybunny1958]

Very cool video 🎉

[@adams565]

Good choice on the Humming bird. Nice beer.

[@leesahscottage663]

Viewing from good ole Tn, loved this videos so very much, thank you for sharing Evan!!! New subscriber too…

[@PrimeTimeTravelers]

We love trains and tour the Amtrak stations through out the country. We did Sebring a while back. Great vlog of your trip. This one blew up and has a TON of views. Wow! Stay in touch.

[@amandadean3948]

Nice! This makes me want to plan a trip on Amtrak now!

[@lorrainewenner2036]

I went from Greensboro to Tucson, AZ by train in a sleeper and loved it!

[@blueseptember2174]

How long of a trip was that one way if you don't mind me asking?

[@cleckler2935]

I live near Surf City NC. I have wished many times we still had a train that came through here but it’s been long gone. We have Amtrak in Wilmington and Jacksonville but it is only bus to get you west towards an actual Amtrak station. Really like your videos so I went ahead and subbed!

[@jrprince917]

I usually go from charlotte to Raleigh,it was nice to get a look inside a sleeper.

[@SoloForTruth]

From Raleigh n.c. Good to see this. Didn’t know you could travel like that on a train.

[@clevelandsanders320]

Great vid! Haven’t been on one of these since a kid but I may have to go about it again if I don’t want to fly

[@Realzproductreviews]

What a fun experience ❤️