*Amtrak’s Auto Train offers a convenient way for travelers to bring their vehicles along on a nonstop journey between Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, Florida. The service caters to those seeking a hassle-free alternative to driving or flying along the East Coast.
Departing daily at 4 p.m. and arriving at 9 a.m. the next day, the 17-hour trip eliminates the need for an 800-mile drive on I-95. Amtrak’s Auto Train offers passengers standard coach seating or first-class bedrooms, with premium accommodations including priority boarding and complimentary meals. Fares start at $95 per person for coach seats, with additional costs for vehicles.
“This service provides a one-of-a-kind travel experience – skipping the hassles of driving over 800 miles on I-95 and instead riding the train with vehicles loaded on board,” Amtrak spokesperson Kimberly Woods told USA TODAY.
Check-in for Amtrak’s Auto Train starts daily at 11:30 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. for motorcycles and 2:30 for other vehicles.
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The Auto Train has two classes of service: standard coach seats with leg and footrests and first-class bedrooms of varying sizes. The train also has a first-class dining car and a lounge for all passengers. First-class passengers are entitled to priority boarding and complimentary dinner and breakfast. Coach passengers receive a complimentary continental breakfast before arrival.
Coach fares for the Auto Train start at $95 per person each way for a coach seat, plus base rates of $155 for a motorcycle, $225 for a standard vehicle, or $255 for an extended vehicle like a minivan, truck or SUV with three rows of seats. Rooms are more expensive, but the exact price varies by type and availability.
According to Travel Pulse, Amtrak has upgraded its Auto Train experience with modernized interiors, including new seating, upholstery, carpets, LED lighting, tables, and curtains in the Coach, Dining, Sleeping cars, and Sightseer Lounges.
To further enhance convenience, the train’s departure was recently moved earlier to 4 p.m. ET from both Lorton and Sanford, with an adjusted arrival time of 8:59 a.m. the next day, helping travelers avoid rush-hour congestion.
Learn more about the Auto Train in the clip above.
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