The Auto Train transports you and your car (or van, motorcycle, SUV, small boat, jet-ski or other recreational vehicle) nonstop from the Washington, DC area to Florida, just outside of Orlando.
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Cost To Ship Your Car By Trainas well as Orlando. Amtrak's Auto Train service has the following one-way fares: Standard Vehicle: $208 per vehicle. Extended vehicle: $239 per vehicle.
Ticket Options and Travel TimeKeep in mind that bringing a vehicle—which is required for all passengers—is an additional charge. The nonstop trip takes just over 17 hours, slightly longer than the time it would take to drive the 850 miles without stopping (and without traffic). The train departs daily.
For shorter trips, it is definitely cheaper to take Amtrak than it is to fly. There is also a much smaller chance your Amtrak trip will be negatively impacted by bad weather.
Pack your car like your suitcase. But be sure to bring acarry-on bag for your trip. The Auto Train has no checked baggage service and you will not have access your car during the journey.
If price is the deciding factor, the car trip will usually be the cheaper one for anything more than a single passenger or a single passenger with infant child in tow. (Kids under two generally ride the train free.)
The Sanford, Florida Amtrak Station is at 600 S Persimmon Avenue. It is one of two Auto Train stations, and you must be transporting a vehicle (extra cost) in order to book tickets on the train. Learn more about the station below.
Trains consume less energy and produce less harmful pollutants than either car or air travel. Hopping on an Amtrak train will save you gas and daily wear and tear on your car. It also reduces the ever-increasing traffic congestion on the roads and in the skies.
Amtrak is a little more expensive but the ride is more comfortable, safer, and the customer service on Amtrak is way better. It's worth it to spend the extra money and take Amtrak.
You'll have greater legroom and general mobility compared to the typically cramped seating spaces in a plane. Unlike in a plane, you'll have the freedom to stand up and walk around without disturbing your co-passengers. Train travel allows you to take in the local scenery in a more intimate fashion than air travel.
Yes, all meals are included with the purchase of sleeping accommodations aboard the train as well as several other perks including; a picture window, showers and toilets, electrical outlets, climate...
Amtrak's Silver Service trains, the Silver Meteor and Silver Star, both travel to Florida from New York City. Miami is the final destination, but there are many other Florida Amtrak stations to choose from.
Riding the Rails: A First-Hand Look at Amtrak Auto Train's Dining and Service. Amtrak's Auto Train travels the rails of the southeastern U.S. on an 855-mile journey between Lorton, VA and Sanford, FL. Traveling in both directions daily, each train carries a maximum of 650 passengers and 330 cars.
The Auto Train will take you and your car nonstop between Lorton, VA near Washington, DC and Sanford, Florida near Orlando for as low as $95*. Learn more about the Auto Train experience.