Amtrak: 1-800-872-7245; amtrak.com/empire-builder-train.
Purchasing a room in the sleeping car provides perks, such as showers, linens and meals (alcohol and drinks are not included), as well as comfort and privacy. Remember to bring your own toiletries.
Tickets: Prices fluctuate depending on season and availability. Book ahead for best rates. Prices for one adult in a roomette start at about $380 each way (St. Paul to Portland, Ore., or St. Paul to Seattle), with additional discounts available online. Trains depart from St. Paul's Union Depot (240 Kellogg Blvd.).
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