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The Long Distance Service Line is the division of Amtrak responsible for operating all intercity passenger train services in the United States longer than 750 miles (1,210 km). There are fourteen such routes as of 2024, serving over 300 stations in 39 states. [3]
In October of 2021, I booked a round-trip ride between New York City and Miami on Amtrak's overnight sleeper train. In total, I spent 60 hours on the rails. In total, I spent 60 hours on the rails.
Onboard amenities include two sleeping arrangements; private rooms with lie-flat beds and premium bedrooms; a lounge with open seating and bar, as well as breakfast delivery. [6] Dreamstar’s tentative plan would also allow passengers to transport their automobiles on the train, [ 11 ] an accommodation not dissimilar to Amtrak ’s Auto Train .
The train is descended from the New York Central Railroad's train of the same name, which operated on nearly the same Chicago–New York/Boston route from 1897 to 1956. Amtrak briefly revived the train as the Chicago–New York Lake Shore in 1971–72. The Lake Shore Limited was introduced as a Chicago–New York/Boston train in 1975.
I've been on many Amtrak rides. I'm a travel writer who's found ways to make long-haul train rides more enjoyable and comfortable. Laser1987/Getty Images
Business Insider's reporter travels by overnight train in the US and Europe. Her experience in an Amtrak bedroom was the most comfortable in the US.
The last such train was the Federal, operated by Penn Central. Amtrak did not retain the Federal and it made its last run on April 30, 1971. [1] Amtrak restored overnight service on June 6, 1972. The new train was named the Night Owl (numbered 168/169) and carried coaches
The Pecos Express train ride “The Pecos Express” train departs every 30 minutes starting at 6 p.m. starting Nov. 28. The 16-passenger train embarks on a 20 minute journey along the Pecos River.