I spent 2 nights in an Amtrak bedroom and tried both bunks. The smaller bed won me over.

The author booked a bedroom on Amtrak's California Zephyr and slept in both bunks. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I spent two nights on Amtrak's California Zephyr train and booked a $2,200 bedroom with two bunks. I spent the first night in the top bunk and the second in the lower cot. I slept well in both, but I preferred the top bunk because it made the room feel bigger. With two nights on the California Zephyr and two beds to choose from, I picked both. In February 2026, I took the Amtrak s...