Amtrak Auto Train connects Central Florida and Virginia in under 24 hours, allowing passengers to travel with their vehicles while enjoying comfortable accommodations and a range of onboard services. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Discover Amtrak Auto Train schedules, costs, and amenities. Learn about routes, onboard services, and tips to make your journey from Florida to Virginia more enjoyable.
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Amtrak Auto Train Route and Travel Details

The Amtrak Auto Train runs exclusively between Sanford, Florida, and Lorton, Virginia, covering the journey in about 17 hours. It departs daily at 4 p.m. and arrives around 9 a.m. the following day.

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Passengers can check in starting at 11:30 a.m., but boarding begins at 2 p.m. Because check-in closes at 2:30 p.m., arriving early ensures a smooth process, though terminals offer limited facilities.

This service carries more than 250,000 passengers and 130,000 vehicles annually. At over three-quarters of a mile long, it is the world’s longest passenger train, featuring 18 passenger cars, 33 auto carriers, and two locomotives.

Amtrak Auto Train Accommodations and Pricing

Travelers can choose from coach seating to private bedroom suites. Coach seats include reclining chairs, tray tables, and power outlets. Roomettes and bedrooms add more privacy, beds, and in some cases, private restrooms and showers.

Bedroom suites combine two bedrooms for larger groups, offering four beds and multiple bathrooms. Family rooms seat four and convert into sleeping areas, though they share facilities. All accommodations have free Wi-Fi.

Coach seats start at $75, while a bedroom suite costs $1,162. Transporting a standard vehicle is $285, and priority offloading—ensuring your car is among the first 30 unloaded—adds $125. Only passengers with vehicles may book this service.

FAQ

What is the Amtrak Auto Train schedule?

The train departs daily at 4 p.m. from both Sanford, FL, and Lorton, VA, arriving at about 9 a.m. the next day.

Can you travel on the Amtrak Auto Train without a vehicle?

No, all passengers must have a vehicle onboard to ride the service.

How much does it cost to take the Amtrak Auto Train?

Prices start at $75 for coach seating, plus $285 for vehicle transport. Upgrades, such as a bedroom suite or priority offloading, cost more.

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