Amtrak Roomette Overnight on the Northeast Regional Train

One good thing about receiving that much rain? They’ll have Greenergrass. I’ll show myself out.

I have traveled on Amtrak’s roomettes several times, both solo and with my wife. As a former U S Navy Submariner, I found the experience similar to living as I did on my Submarines. There were “close quarters” and the rocking of the train as it travels the rails. My response the first time we traveled by train was “I’m home.” 🙂. Speaking only for myself, I like the roomettes. There usually is enough room for both of us to somewhat stretch out our legs and the beds are reasonably comfortable. All in all, I like train travel, but you have to be ready for delays or the train not being on time. If you need to be at your destination in a hurry, air is best. However, if you “care more about the journey,” and don’t have to worry about when you arrive, IMO the train wins hands down.

A relationship that can survive a teensie roomette with a toilet next to the bed is a match made in heaven

Anyone else loving Jeb's new found love of trains? I love the content!

Being a Bostonian, I love the NE Regional when heading to DC or back home. My only overnighter was in a reclining seat which was surprisingly comfy. I prefer traveling during the day because I love the NE stations and coastline views.

LAX based Amtrak train attendant & av geeek! Thank you for your positive enthusiasm for American passenger trains! Working #4 SWC tonight! I'm appalled the cafe attendant was a poor representation of our product.

So cool who doesn’t like Amtrak

I'm an old coot who frequently rode sleepers fifty years ago. My reaction to this video (which is well thought out and well presented, BTW) is: (1) Roomettes today differ very little from the roomettes of the 1960s and 70s. There are a couple of added amenities like charging ports, WiFi (if it works), and showers that don't sound inviting; and the removal of the in-room toilet is (IMO) a mistake. The reason is my point (2): I never, ever, would have considered a roomette as a comfortable travelling space for two people. For two, the only reasonable option then (and -- it seems -- these days) is a bedroom. In fact, when my wife and I took a transcontinental train trip and found that there were no bedrooms available for our dates, we booked a pair of roomettes across the corridor from each other. That enabled us to join one another when we wanted company and to retreat to our own spaces when we didn't. That solved the toilet problem, we each had plenty of room to move around, and we were able to sleep comfortably. So I don't think it's fair to evaluate roomettes as accommodation for two people. They weren't designed for that purpose. Technically you can fit two people into the room, but you're not going to travel comfortably.

the cafe car should be open from the minute it takes off....and the attendant shouldn't be yelling. hope you shared that with amtrak.

Wow, you got yelled at to leave...Amtrak’s customer service at its finest.

I love the click clack sound the wheels make going over the tracks and the rocking it’s so relaxing

Noise cancelling headphones would be a good idea.

I can’t say I agree that the trip from bos to DC is the same experience in a bedroom. I have done two day trips to DC in a bedroom and myself my wife and our tween son absolutely loved it. Slept great, woke refreshed. Most important thing is to shower in the am, makes the bedroom essential for a day trip but will do it again it was a great day trip

How excited are you for the new trains that are going into service soon starting with the zephyr and bringing back the traditional dining experience!? I already know youre planning a vid on it I cant wait for it!

There's no excuse for the cafe car attendant to yell and be rude. On one or two occasions in the past I have found them to be a little curt, though most are friendly.... Overall the video was fun and interesting. I am so eager to ride the Acela to Boston or DC again when I am able to.

Great video! I appreciate your honest review. After our overnight experience on The City of New Orleans we now pack foam ear plugs. It drowns out the horn enough that it makes it easier to sleep.

Sounds like you guys ran into the poor track quality between New Rochelle and New Haven. Amtrak does not actually own that part of the NEC and therefore has no real say in the way it’s maintained. Connecticut frankly does a pretty poor job of it.

Glad I didn’t see your video before my Arizona to Houston trip on Saturday😊. Mine was fine; the railway tracks are probably better maintained. The cafe attendant made me a fresh pot of coffee, even though there was enough in the pot for one cup.

Honestly, having both of you and her comments is a bonus.

I've made this same trip (alone) and I loved it. Slept like a baby for most of the night though I did wake early. Thank you for sharing your experience.