- As a frequent train traveler, I’ve found ways to make my time in coach more enjoyable.
- I always pack a cooler with delicious, high-quality foods so I don’t have to rely on the café car.
- Though I can’t always choose my seat, I do my best to avoid noisy spots by the car doors.
I’ve been on over 25 long-haul train rides since I started working as a travel writer in 2015. I tend to take one or two train trips each year, traveling the US in quadrants and stopping in multiple cities along the way.
I’ve learned a lot since my first trip in an Amtrak train’s coach section. Back then, I packed way more luggage than I needed — which is easy to do with Amtrak’s lenient baggage allowance — yet failed to bring basic necessities, such as a blanket and a pillow.
Travelers who are new to long-haul train rides should learn from my mistakes and follow these tips and tricks.
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