I booked a $1,000 Amtrak bedroom accommodation for my 30-hour trip from Miami to NYC in 2021.The author sits in a bedroom on a train from Miami to NYC. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I booked a tiny, private roomette for $500 on my trip from New York City to Miami and reserved a $1,000 bedroom accommodation, the next step up after a roomette, on my way back.The bedrooms are at least 45.5 square feet, which, for reference, is a little bigger than a standard king-size bed. They can sleep up to two adults.While the ride home was bumpy and long, the spacious bedroom made me feel at ease.The author sits on a train from Miami to NYC. Joey Hadden/Business Insider As someone who deals withtravel anxiety, I found 30 hours on a train to be overwhelming, especially since, at the time, I had only taken one other overnight train. The constant motion of the train didn't help, either. In fact, I ended up feeling a little queasy.But staying in a bedroom made me feel more comfortable than staying in a roomette, a cheaper accommodation that's about half the size. I thought the bedroom offered ample space to stretch out and move about, which made all the difference to me.I think I could comfortably do a 30-hour train journey again, as long as I book a bedroom. And to make it more affordable, I'd book with a friend to split the cost and have some company next time.My journey began at the Amtrak station in Miami.A view of a line to board an 11:50 a.m. train from Miami to New York. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I arrived at Miami Amtrak Station at 11 a.m., 50 minutes before my train was scheduled to depart. The building's interior reminded me of a Greyhound bus station.I sat in the only waiting area I could find until it was time to board.Once on the train, I found my bedroom, which had a sofa that folded out into a bed, a bed that pulled down from the ceiling, and a chair that folded up out of the way.A view of the author's Amtrak bedroom accommodation. Joey Hadden/Business Insider For double the price of a roomette, the accommodation I booked for my previous train trip, the bedroom accommodation also offered double the space.Right away, I knew this trip would be more pleasant than my ride to Miami since I had more room to stretch out.The bedroom had a table that pulled out from the wall between two of the three seats.A table holds the author's laptop. Joey Hadden/Business Insider The table reminded me of storage hacks I'd expect to find in a tiny home. I used it to hold my laptop while working and appreciated that I could simply fold it out of the way when it was time to relax.On the left side of the room, there was a sink underneath a mirror with a handful of small towels next to it.A view of the bathroom vanity in the bedroom. Joey Hadden/Business Insider Beneath the sink, there was a trash can and a place to hold tissues.To the right of the mirror was a cabinet where I could store my toiletries and other personal items. This feature allowed me to unpack a little, the way I would in a hotel room. Placing my toiletries on the cabinet shelves made me feel more at home.Next to the seating area, a small closet held three hangers for clothing you'd want to keep looking sharp.Views of a closet opened and closed. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I didn't use the closet, but I think it would have come in handy for storing jackets if I were traveling at a cooler time of the year.There was also a private bathroom inside the bedroom that had a door, shower, and toilet.The bathroom door, left, led to a room with a toilet and shower, right. Joey Hadden/Business Insider On the bathroom door were hooks to hold towels and clothing items. On a shelf above the toilet were two towels for drying yourself off after a shower.I appreciated that the toilet was separated from the rest of the room by a door, and I think this is a great amenity if you're traveling with others.Other bedroom features included temperature controls and a button to call an attendant.A view of some controls in the bedroom. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I could also adjust the volume of the overhead speaker, through which train stops were announced, which I found particularly helpful.This came in handy when I wanted to get off the train for a minute and stretch my legs. Thanks to the overhead speaker volume control, I always knew when the next stop would be and how long we had at each station.The bedroom also had handy controls for night, reading, and ceiling lights.The best thing the bedroom offered was space. I had room to stand up, stretch, and dance. This made my ride much more enjoyable.The author uses the free space in the bedroom to dance. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I tried to make the train feel like home, and at home, I take dance breaks throughout the day.Shutting the curtains gave me a moment of privacy to just be my goofy self. This helped me keep moving, too, which I found to be essential for surviving a 30-hour train ride.It was also nice to have a big sofa where I could stretch out and put my feet up.The author's belongings are spread around the room. Joey Hadden/Business Insider Having room to stretch out made me feel more relaxed throughout my journey. I appreciated that the couch was long enough to lie down on.During the day, I spent a lot of time working on my laptop, which made the time pass by quickly.The author works on the train. Joey Hadden/Business Insider Thanks to all the work I had to do, the first chunk of my trip home went by pretty quickly.But when the workday was done, I had to find other ways to pass the time.The author smiles as her workday ends. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I decided to lie down on my belly and look outside the window for a bit.Exhausted from my travels, I spent much of the evening reclining on the seats and gazing out the window.A view out of the window somewhere between Florida and Delaware. Joey Hadden/Business Insider During my trip home, I saw forests, towns, and factories outside my window. This made me think about how traveling by train gives you a railroad view of the country that can't be replicated in a car or on a flight.When it was time for dinner, I headed to the dining car and got some braised beef short ribs and mashed potatoes.The author smiles with her dinner. Joey Hadden/Business Insider My meals came with the ticket, and I could pick from five items. Since I enjoyed the braised beef short rib dish on my trip to Miami, I decided to get it again on my way home.Before bed, I brushed my teeth and washed my face in front of the sink.The author takes a selfie showing off her clean teeth and the vanity. Joey Hadden/Business Insider Since I have an electric toothbrush, it was nice to be able to charge it using the outlets in the bathroom.At about 8 p.m., an attendant came to my room to transform the sofa into a bed.An aerial view of the sofa bed. Joey Hadden/Business Insider My first thought when I entered the room again after receiving bedside service was that the bed looked bigger than the one I slept in on my way to Miami in a roomette.Since I had trouble sleeping on the top bunk on the way to Miami, I opted for the bottom bunk on this journey.The author lies in bed with the curtains drawn in the evening. Joey Hadden/Business Insider The bed and sheets were comfortable, and I was happy to have more room to sleep.Since there were outlets next to the sink, I propped my phone up there so I could watch TV from bed.The author's bedtime setup. Joey Hadden/Business Insider There might have been outlets on the other side of the bed, too, but I wasn't able to find them.By the time I sat in my bed at about 8:30 p.m., I realized my body was already aching for sleep.The author yawns on the bed. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I thought I'd stay up and watch TV for a while, but my body was telling me to just pass out.So I decided to lie down and watch "The Office" until I drifted off to sleep.The ride was bumpy through the night, but being on the lower bed felt grounding, and I didn't feel as if I was going to fall off the bed at any point. Although it wasn't a perfect night's sleep, I definitely slept better than I did in the roomette.I woke up the next morning around 8 a.m. in North Carolina to the sun beaming.The author squints at the sun when she gets up in the morning. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I woke up to the sun peering through my window feeling somewhat rested.Instead, I washed my face in front of the sink and put on a lot of deodorant.The author washes her face in front of the vanity. Joey Hadden/Business Insider While I was washing my face, I noticed how nice it was to have three mirrors next to one another. It was easy to see the spots I missed after washing the soap off my face.Breakfast and lunch were also included in my ticket on my final day of travel, and I thought they were pretty tasty.The author's breakfast, left, and lunch during her final day of travel. Joey Hadden/Business Insider For breakfast, I went to the dining car and got the continental option. For lunch, I decided to try a different entre from the braised beef short ribs I had the night before.I chose a chicken fettuccine dish with broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes, and I thought it was decent.Of all the meals I had, I found the continental breakfast to be the most filling and satisfying.