I traveled over 8,000 miles on Amtrak in one year. These are the 10 items I never board the train without.

My travel bag is one of my favorite things I pack for train rides. Kylie Stoltzfus In 2024, I took 53 trips on Amtrak trains, so I've become an expert on what to pack for the ride. I think high-quality luggage and a versatile travel bag are worth the investment. I always pack a bag with snacks, noise-cancelling headphones, toiletries, and stationery. In 2024, I took 53 Amtrak trips up and down the East Coast, totaling over 8,000 miles traveled. Because I was almost always racing out the doo...