I've taken Amtrak trains around the US — from business class to sleeper cabins. I also recently spent two weeks traveling by train in Europe for the first time, in various classes.

At 20 square feet, the Amtrak roomette was more than twice the size of the Nightjet shared bunk cabin, which made me feel ...

The 72 hour journey from New York to San Francisco by Amtrak sleeper train is one of the most unique ways to cross the ...

The Metropolitan Lounge is a quiet waiting area that's free for Amtrak customers in first-class and sleeper cabins. It has comfortable seats and free snacks and drinks. Since I didn't realize my ...

Insider's reporter took an overnight Amtrak train from Miami to New York City in a bedroom accommodation.Joey Hadden/Insider I spent a night in the Amtrak sleeper car's private bedroom for $1,000 ...

TRAVEL I traveled 1,600 miles on an Amtrak sleeper train. After 36 hours on board, here’s the verdict. I endured two stale empanadas and one tiny bar of soap for a lot of stunning views. Were ...

Ever since day one of Amtrak's operations on May 1, 1971, sleeper cars were in service. During a run, Malone is potentially responsible for 40 to 50 passengers in her sleeper car, and she’s on ...

The project also includes upgrades beginning this year to sleeper cabins on the older version of Amtrak’s single-level Viewliner trains, which operate on long-distance routes east of Chicago.

Most were interested in trying another of Amtrak's long routes. I splurged a bit, getting the most expensive cabin on the train. Prices vary, but I paid $880 (roughly £665 or AU$1,235).

Some of the sleeper trains I've taken in Europe did not have private accommodations like Amtrak. Instead, they had shared cabins, and I learned that some were more comfortable than others.