{
  "id": 48604,
  "title": "We paid $1,586 to book a private room and bring our car on the Amtrak Auto Train. For us, the pros outweighed the cons.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/we-paid-1-586-to-book-a-private-room-and-bring-our-car-on-the-amtrak",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-02T15:38:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/amtrak-auto-train-private-bedroom-review-photos-pros-cons-2026-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jay Silver and their friend booked a private bedroom for two on Amtrak's Auto Train to Florida, paying $1,586 for the journey. The nonstop 17-hour ride proved to be a pleasant experience as there were no stops for people to board or disembark. Their private room, larger than a roomette, included a single bed, a chair, a sofa that transformed into a second bed, and a private bathroom. A personal attendant was assigned to them, ensuring a comfortable stay. The food served in the dining car was surprisingly good, featuring steak, chicken, salmon, or pasta with salad and dessert, along with complimentary wine. Despite a small bathroom and the challenge of sleeping on a train, Jay Silver found the overall experience to be a good value and wouldn't hesitate to do it again.",
  "summary": "We brought our car on the Amtrak Auto Train and booked a private bedroom for the trip from Virginia to Florida. Here's how the ride (and meals) were.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}