"Very doable, it turns out. It felt surprisingly similar to a normal couple of days of work - I answered emails, filed stories, and chatted with my editor - but with the added novelty of daily life on the train. I made it to Chicago without any flight delays or airport traffic, and without using up any PTO on travel time. And the views from my "desk" could not be beat."
"While I'd definitely do it again, there are a few things to keep in mind and plan for if you want to work remotely from an Amtrak train. Not all Amtrak trains have WiFi, so I recommend using a hotspot Amtrak does not provide WiFi on all of its trains. Some trains and stations offer free WiFi, so it's best to check your specific route in advance."
An Los Angeles desk view was traded for a 43-hour, 2,265-mile Amtrak Southwest Chief journey between Los Angeles and Chicago that passes red mesas, farmlands, historic stations, and the widest river in the continental US. Remote work proved practical: emails were answered, stories filed, and conversations with an editor occurred, replicating a normal work routine while adding the novelty of train life. The trip avoided flight delays, airport traffic, and used no PTO for travel. Planning is required: many Amtrak routes lack reliable WiFi so a hotspot and backup power are essential, and scheduled, social meal times demand advance coordination to balance work and dining.
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