My wife and I made the trip in Jan 2023. You accurately documented the entire experience. To avoid 800+ miles on I-95, Autotrain is well worth the cost.

@Teleios116

3 ай бұрын

What is the price?

@iluvcruising

3 ай бұрын

@@Teleios116I believe near the end he said it was $1,235 including price for car.

@karens8633

Ай бұрын

@@iluvcruisingIt would be less than that for one bedroom, roometts and coach. The connected bedrooms would be the most expensive!

I took Amtrak from Seattle to Santa Fe. I really enjoyed myself. The scenery was beautiful. The food was good and I met delightful people from New Zealand. So much fun!

I love taking amtrak with my son. We have down a million times but recently started taking the train from DC to Tampa. THE SILVER STAR is such a great experience and adventure. We stock up on snacks being comfy bedding and have now done both coach and sleeper. I love amtrak! Amazing memories!

@NEStalgia1985

3 ай бұрын

Can u car train from Boston

@cynthiabobst8794

3 ай бұрын

You have to travel to Lorton Va for the auto train.

@NEStalgia1985

3 ай бұрын

@@cynthiabobst8794 thx for the heads-up

I took this ride in July 2021. I was driving from NY to Miami Florida. Decided to try the Auto Train. Drove from NY to Lorton VA. Stayed overnight in a hotel 2 minutes from the train station. There were a plethora of stores and restaurants within minutes from my hotel. Had a great meal and a great night's sleep. After a complimentary breakfast, went to the shopping center and got some snacks and a takeout lunch as well as a bottle of Irish whiskey for the trip. I was 3rd in line at 11:30. Glad I had lunch with me. It was hours before we left at 4:00 pm. Food is expensive at the train station. I booked a bedroom. It was small at first, but I got used to it pretty quick. I brought my DVD player as there is no entertainment on the train. I had a very good dinner. I met some interesting people. My bed was ready for me when I got back. The staff were fantastic. I did tip everyone. Thankful for the whiskey, I got a few hours' sleep. lol. It was rocking a lot. After a quick shower, a nice breakfast, I was on my way.

@DrMarianus

3 ай бұрын

It sounds very unique compared to other travel methods. Is it OK to bring whiskey onboard or do you need to hide it? And what about gummies?

@mjam631

3 ай бұрын

@@DrMarianus No need to hide liquor. You are free to bring any food and drinks. There is no smoking of any kind on the train and no "fresh air" breaks.

@JulieBme

3 ай бұрын

@@mjam631 well guess I’ll never travel with Amtrak 😅

@hatchling88

2 ай бұрын

@@mjam631 Last time we took the Auto train just before the pandemic, there was one short fresh air break along the route, I think in Florence, so several people hopped off and had a smoke. Most people were sleeping. We stayed in a roomette which is cheaper but compact and reasonably comfy. They'd discontinued the free wine "tasting" for "first class" by then, but knew about it and had brought our own wine to enjoy in our room before dinner. Do the lounges on the Auto train have a bar?

@mjam631

2 ай бұрын

@@hatchling88 Thanks for replying. There is a food and beverage car that anyone can buy prepared food, vine, beer and liquor. It is very expensive, and the food is similar to 7-11 microwave products. Maybe it was because I was travelling through the pandemic, but I was not permitted to leave the train at the employees exchange stop.

We’ve taken the Auto-Train many times and would do it again. I love that someone (over the intercom) describes locations of interest along the route. It’s not Japanese train elegance with meticulous attention to details and art but it’s a really pleasant, relaxing trip and you have the advantage of not having to drive that distance and having your car once you arrive.

I can tell ya that was the first time I've ever seen a deluxe sleeping car! Definitely a unique one! Thanks for the video!

I took the auto train and stayed in coach. I brought my own food and plenty of drinks. I brought a pillow and I reclined both of my seats fully and was able to sleep peacefully. My entire trip cost me $600.

@iluvcruising

3 ай бұрын

Did that include your car?

@AFMIL2862

3 ай бұрын

@@iluvcruisingYou can only travel on the auto train with your vehicle. However, he’s lying about the seats fully reclining. They do recline, but not fully.

@biff529

2 ай бұрын

@@AFMIL2862 I believe what she meant by “reclined my seat fully” is that she reclined it as far as it would go (thus, fully). I can’t imagine what it would be like for the person behind you, if the seats fully reclined. 😂😂

@debbielockhart7762

Ай бұрын

​@@AFMIL2862Why say "lying"? Calm down.

@AFMIL2862

Ай бұрын

@@debbielockhart7762 I said “lying” because what was said is not true! A little “sensitive” aren’t you! Oh! Calm down!

Back in the 50's, my family had a large room called a "Drawing Room" I believe, that slept 3 adults and three young children, with a bath and shower.

@luzmalara5584

4 ай бұрын

The only place you find that room now is in 🇨🇦Canada. I experienced -40° temperatures in Churchill, Manitoba in order to experience that room both ways from Winnipeg, Manitoba back in 1996. The drawing room still exists in Canada, just have to look for what trains it's still running on!

@chrisdobrowolski2783

3 ай бұрын

The closest you will find that is the superliner family room which sleeps 2 kids and 2 adults. The bedroom different room fits 2 people but possible to put 3 in if 2 want to sleep real close together on the bottom bed but you have to pay over the phone for that.

@diwi5823

3 ай бұрын

Did it have auto containers too, or was it just passengers?

@bigmuscles250lbs

3 ай бұрын

@@luzmalara5584 Thanks for the information.That's cool. We had a drawing room from Houston to NYC and another trip to Los Angeles.

Amtrak is the best way to travel, especially if you don't drive anymore. We LOVE it! The flat iron steak is "to die for", and the lemon cake is great! Thanks for sharing.😊

I seriously love the snack bar prices on Amtrak, you are definitely getting your moneys worth on local or superliner travel. My favorite is the Cinnamon Roll, Angus Cheeseburger and candy lol. Rail travel turns me into a kid at heart.

@margaretminor3726

4 ай бұрын

Yes I would like the auto train if it was available on the West Coast

@Wolfgodmak

4 ай бұрын

@@margaretminor3726 i had the same idea but alot of twists and turns, freighters and single tracks from SD to Seattle. Even the back tracks through Bakersfield and Stockton would be congested. Plus they would need to build a terminal for loading and unloading cars

My Adult Daughter and Adult Son were asked to bring their Aunts car to Florida from NJ due to a medical emergency in Florida. I was not thrilled at the idea of these two 20 year olds driving to Florida . I quickly called the Auto Train , but because of last minute booking could only get them a Roomette. The drive from NJ to Lawton Va is about 2.5 hours. They both loved it and said the food and train travel experiance was great. I wish i could go but I have a dog and the Auto Train / Amtrak does NOT allow dogs.

@janncarden2873

3 ай бұрын

You can probably take your dog now as an emotional support pet as long as it’s certified. Check it out.

@debbielockhart7762

Ай бұрын

​@janncarden2873 So you are encouraging people to lie about that?

@bradfordbrady2364

Ай бұрын

@@debbielockhart7762the worst

Me & my mom took the auto train in '88 from VA to Sanford. We stayed in a sleeper car. Loved it. I've taken AMTRAK lots of times. I love Amtrak.

@englishatheart

15 күн бұрын

My mom and I*

That was an awesome video. On the west coast Amtrak doesn't offer the auto train so it's strange to see such a long Amtrak! I'm looking forward to my overnight SF to Portland trip in two weeks! 🤩 Great video!

@ForeLeafTravel

4 ай бұрын

Have a great time! Beautiful ride.

I've really been wanting to take a train trip. I appreciate you showing the inns and outs of it. Im quite claustrophobic, so it gave me a true look. Thank you.

This is my favorite way to travel between Florida (now home) and home town in Maryland. I always take a sleeper it is worth the price for me. Traveling alone I choose the Roomette but when my kids were little I close the family room or apartment. Always a great way to transverse 800 miles instead of traffic between Florida and DC. I have learned to take my pillow and pack plenty of snacks Sometimes CSX delays the train and having a private stash helps. I load up my car and carry on essentials in the event of a delay. As far as locks on doors, it does not seem to be a problem. Mine have always locked while inside and I carry my valuables to the dining car.

@warrenwilson4818

3 ай бұрын

How about "traverse"?

Taken AT a lot while visiting Florida while living in Pa. Then moved to Florida and son was in college in PA. Probably used AT at least 12 times. Definitely need to get at least the roomette. Has 2 beds and includes meals

@LegendaryCollektor

4 ай бұрын

State college? Harrisburg local - doing this in July

@nataliajimenez1870

3 ай бұрын

I actually think that coach in the Auto Train is pretty good, particularly if you are traveling with at least another person so you can better accommodate to sleep in your 2 seats (unless one of you suffer from back issues and need to lie flat to sleep). The good thing of the AT is that you can bring pillows and comforters from your car to sleep more comfortably plus you can bring coolers and thermos for your meals. And contrary to the other trains, you don't have passengers getting out or coming in the middle of the night, so there are few disruptions. Still ear plugs or noise cancelling headphones and eye masks are a must

@iluvcruising

3 ай бұрын

@@nataliajimenez1870excellent tips. Thanks for sharing.

So crazy growing up in lorton right next to the train station and even taking it one time, now seeing other people from out of state come up/down to enjoy it!

My wife and I were at the Lorton station on October 23, 2021 and after we arrived in Sanford, shortly after we were at vehicle pick-up, it didn't take even half an hour to deliver the car to us. My wife and i like to travel in auto train is better than driving from East Orange, NJ to North Miami Beach, Fl

Cool ! I had no idea there was an auto train.

There's so much beauty in your video. I am always amazed. Thank you for sharing this with all of us!

Great video.. Loved it.. If I lived somewhere on the east coast, I would probably use this option in travel. I'm sure my kids would love it, too.

Thank you so much for this amazing video! We are doing the auto train this week and this gave great insight

I would definitely consider this!❤

I have taken this train seven times all smooth going except one time. Seven hours late but Amtrak gave us a hotel voucher and $350 travel voucher. Sure beats I-95 and I need my car in Flordia.

I would definitely use this mode of transportation especially if I was traveling long distance and didn't want to drive!

Omg thanks for this. I'm so mad i already got my plane tickets lol. Shipping my Rover on enclosed transportation truck was $1900 and took two days. My plane ticket was $300 one way and still waited 2 days for truck transportation to arrive. Wish i had done this like you. I'D DEFINITELY do this thanks to you. Looked so freaking awesome💪

I want a new Auto Train updated and that makes a big circle in America. NY to Chicago to Sacramento to LA to Phoenix to Dallas to Charleston SC, to NY

@biff529

3 ай бұрын

Great idea, but unfortunately, it will never happen. Several reasons - each stop would entail off loading and loading new cars and passengers. The time it would take just to do this would be unbearable traveling cross country. Plus the car carriers are two levels and may not be able to negogiate exiting tunnels. Also, each stop would need area for sidings, ramps, etc.

@hatchling88

2 ай бұрын

@@biff529 We spoke with an Amtrak employee and he confirmed what you say. While there has been some talk about a possible Auto Train out on the west coast, where there's more space for it, it's unlikely other places. Height clearances are a major restraint. I'm more anxious that the old north Florida route to New Orleans be reinstated so we can travel directly across the southern tier of the USA. The route was discontinued after Hurricane Katrina.

I enjoyed that very much Thank you for sharing 👍

Excellent coverage.all the best

Beats getting into a snow storm ‼️🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸

Thank you so much for sharing! I did not know this existed! I will do this as well! It is an adventure. From the Chicagoland Area!

Well done video. thanks for sharing.

I went to University in Dayton Beach. I ended up taking the Auto Train a few times. I absolutely loved it. Will be doing it again.

In the early 1980s, I bought a one way Amtrak ticket from Quantico, VA (where I was stationed with the US Navy) to Norfolk, VA (where my spouse was stationed). The train didn't stop at first...and when it finally did, the conductor walked toward me to get me to the right car. I boarded, and was delighted with the experience. My spouse had contacted a friend who was on the train who escorted me til I left the train in Norfolk. Coffee was offered, but nothing else as it wasn't that long a trip. I was impressed with the conductors helping me on and off the train, and grateful for the escort who saw my spouse before I did. If I had to do that trip over again, I'd definitely do it. I just would dress with comfortable clothes and low heeled shoes.

Auto-train was my best passenger train experience when a young teenager likely 1975. We rode it back from Florida. We stayed in the vista dome of the passenger coach cars. They were newly refitted in Burgundy red and a very modernistic. At night I could watch through the front window of the dome the extremely long train with auto carriers in front stretching way out front of us. Occasionally I could catch the headlights of the locomotive a 1/2 mile or more a head. It is quiet in the dome section of the car free from track noises, being in the mid section of the car it has the best ride isolation. Being in the vista dome gives some privacy because there is no through traffic. This was the private Auto-train company not Amtrak. The dinner was two cars articulated together to form a continues space with one being a vista dome. We ate in the dome. Food was included in the ticket for all passengers. Being we were not going to afford the sleepers we used the train on the way home knowing we'd drive 45 minutes to be at our real home were we'd could sleep in our own beds. It was during the hottest part of hot humid summer. Autotrain was always comfortably cool and even nicely cold sometimes from its excellent A/C. It a shame passenger train sleepers are not much more affordably priced on Amtrak. Spreading out the passenger density amongst more cars does't increase cost that much. Amtrak actually has a big shortage of sleepers and they are frequently sold out month a head of their use allowing Amtrak to charge top prices for them. Many people would travel by train if quality sleepers were available for about 1/2 or better what they cost now.

@luzmalara5584

4 ай бұрын

Ah! Those were the days my friend!!

Hola ForeLeaf, buenas noches. Disfrute mucho de este video. Este servicio Ferroviario es alucinante. Realmente se lo confortable y acogedor. Sin ninguna duda que lo utilizaría. Muchas gracias por registrarlo todo y compartirlo con todos nosotros. Muy buen trabajo. Sigan adelante. Gracias.

Love the partition wall if u want a bigger room no problem we will just slide this 5 feet to the left and Viola $578.99 please oh plus the car

Great vid ,, Special thanks for sharing ,, gotta do it

I did not know AT did this autocar, that is really cool. It's a shame more people don't do this from what other commenters say on here it's worth the price. I would like to try this one day really cool, see you learn something new every day. I subscribed to your channel thank you for sharing 😊.

I like that you take your time touring the room with relaxing music . It helps to get the vision of the room and mentally envision the space for travel. Great job!

Very nice video. Thanks for sharing.

Apparently demand on the east coast makes this feasible on a frequent schedule. A shorter version running on a less frequent schedule across the western Empire Builder type routes might work for many.

Great video!

Until I watched this video I never knew that such a thing ( Auto Train ) existed in the Amtrak Fleet. Thank you for this great travel tip! Also Like the way you presented it. No talky talky, but really good useful and factual content.

@terrinew9474

3 ай бұрын

Me either, I have never heard of this until I watched this video.

Nice and informative video. Yes, I would consider it. Thanks.

I've always enjoyed traveling by train. I'm hoping to cross Canada on the train before I croak.

Me my niece and her daughter(and their small service dog)took this train going to NYC where she attends NYU...it actually was a relaxing experience and was rested up to drive the rest of the way from Virginia.. so if it's within your budget why not 🤷🏾

Very interesting!!!!

Great video big dog

I have ridden in this type of room and enjoyed it. My Late Wife and I had the Attendent just pull out the bottom bunk which was ok. That way we didn't use the top bunk except for the pillows and extra cover.

I used to live .4 miles from this station in Lorton, Va.. Trust me when it loaded, it made getting home a nightmare... However I am glad it exist

I love talking the AutoTrain every year.

Nice video…. Enjoyed the audio

WOW I'M ONE DAY TO TAKE THE TRAIN THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US ROBBIE PHILADELPHIA PA FISHTOWN

The car you labelled as 5347 and the end of the sleeping cars when you walked down to the left of the station is actually the dorm car for the crew. We've taken the AT a dozen times, started in coach, moved to roomettes and now only do bedrooms.

Yes, I love it. ❤

Thanks for the current report on AT. Amazing how many people are using it these days. Who'da thunk it? Pricey but classy and well-run, it seems. I'm almost 80 and have loved trains since I was 5 growing up in Bound Brook, NJ. Mar. 15, 2024. St. Joseph, MO, USA

Worth every penny to take your own car traveling instead of renting one. I took an amtrak from norfolk va, to Detroit MI. It wasn't too bad. 1st time taking amtrak. Maybe next time I'll upgrade to this. Worth it

I’ve done this about a dozen times. Only once in a roomette. The rest in coach, which is much cheaper. The AutoTrain experience has kept going lower. Before COVID, everyone had a sit down dinner. Now only the sleepers get this. Coach has an expanded cafe with microwave type food. Better to bring your own food. Everyone gets the same continental breakfast.

I love Amtrak it is so relaxing! Definitely not for someone who is looking for a quick trip. ❤

Looking forward to the auto train later this year

Plan on taking it in December from lorton to Sanford with my motorcycle from Sanford going to travel to Miami ft Lauderdale to go on a cruise then come back two one day after the cruise

The roomettes can be a bit tight, but I love train travel, so we adapted and overcame. Wifi is not dependable. If you plan to work on the ride consider mobile data and have your movies downloaded before your trip. All in all we’re looking forward to our next trip. Plane travel is not out for us, but it is in second place now. Our train trip was our first in over twenty years and we had never done a sleeper, so this trip was a learning experience.

I like this

Ok. Watching the cars being loaded is cool.

This would be cool to take from western Oregon to northern California and back. Nice change from driving over 50 years up and down I-5!

If I had the opportunity to ride the auto train I’d book a room in the Connecticut section since I’m from there

Nice video 👍. I’m planning to take the auto train to Florida next year for Daytona Bike week. I’m a big guy ( 6-5) would you recommend i get a coach seat or a roomette?

@sabio2009

3 ай бұрын

Roomette.

It hurts to witness Amtrak's slow death. Seventy years ago, heck 40 years, the train would have been packed to brim, even on a weekday. Ridership continue to fall and its disturbing to see entire cars empty of passengers.

@cindyblair6080

Ай бұрын

Our trains both ways were full in late October 2022

Need one down to AZ for the snow birds out west

So I want to know how the guys get out of the doors of the cars/trucks after loading them onto the train. I know there is not allot of room in the cars with the vehicles? Do they double stack? How many per car?

Amtrak is an old public restroom compared to Asian trains.

@janncarden2873

3 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t go that far but Japanese trains do have an elegance and attention to detail and art American trains unfortunately don’t have. Our trains are matter-of-fact and somewhat austere - cold. They have an inviting warmth and and a blend of modern conveniences and traditional Japanese charm and artistry.

@dammitbobby283

3 ай бұрын

@@janncarden2873 Asian train interiors are like first-class luxury airplanes. Amtrak trains are straight out of the 1970s.

@sabio2009

3 ай бұрын

And European trains. The Amtrak system is really sad.

I almost rode this southbound but just couldn't give up my car keys... Looks to be a fun trip though.

Wow they need that here in Denver Colorado so I can go to Atlanta Georgia

Most vehicles and motorcycles, except: "Can-Am motorcycles, Rewaco trikes and Polaris Slingshots are not permitted."

@radanju3

4 ай бұрын

Bruh that's weird.

Great video! I just completed a round trip journey to California and although I enjoyed the trip my experience wasn’t as good as yours. Poor service ,dirty sleeping cars and rough ride. Your cars were much nicer than those on the Zephyr!

❤❤ I will take the train and the auto train for the nice experience

I did a round trip twice. Once with a sleeper, and once in Coach. Coach was still having sit down meals at that point. We had a good time on both occasions. I hate driving.

Smooth trip for you, but I've seen videos of nightmare trips which had up to 6 hour delays. Beats Greyhound for sure. I love driving and I have a hybrid car so from Pensacola to Edison NJ in 19 hrs and $300 gas round trip.

The other video I watched on these bedroom suites the people didn't care for that small Bathroom area with the Shower in it. They said the Public Restrooms / Showers Downstairs... were Much Roomier.

Yes there could be a delay but that could happen on the highway as well!

I'm a senior and purchased a handicapped accessible bedroom. This trip is taking place from WDC to Dallas Texas in June 2024. I paid just shy of $1900.00 round-trip and nearly 700.00 for my adult grandchild as my companion who will be assisting me. I'm now wondering if we should've taken the auto train. I seemed to be communicating with a " don't ask, no answer person when booking. I guess you are expected to know what Amtrak offers. With the amount of money paid, it sure would be nice of them if they would include the positive information along with the information of the rules about forfeiting you trip.

I’d consider it

It was a great experience for you man, indeed!! I live in México, maybe in a near future could visit some places connected by trains and enjoy some travels. Thank you for share with us, regards.

I've been traveling on American passenger trains since 1965 and have done every Amtrak route except Auto-Train. Perhaps avoiding I-95 is the issue here and worth whatever the cost, but it seems Amtrak could assemble a better train. For one thing, all the sleepers could be facing the same way - bedroom A in the lead, including the deluxe sleepers. Why? I don't like to ride backwards! Booking a deluxe bedroom letter A-C-E would then guarantee you a forward facing sofa. Why should I spend all that money on a Deluxe room and ride backwards due to Amtrak's wisdom that "these cars are bidirectional". (Not all of us can afford bedroom suites) Last time I traveled on the Coast Starlight in 2016 all the sleepers were facing in the correct order - bedroom A in the lead. That shows me Amtrak can run a train correctly if it wants too! So I just purchase an economy room (current nomenclature "roomette", Amtrak is always playing with the way it titles its accommodations) which is much better suited to bidirectional travel and saves me some $bucks!! (The term "roomette" is now used to describe 3 different types of economy rooms throughout the system when you factor in the plumbing or lack thereof.) Also, why NO sightseeing Lounges? Yes the lounge looked very inviting with nice sofas etc... but couldn't these have been Retrofitted to a Sightseerer Lounge instead of a diner? There is scenery in the east too! I'm sure passengers would prefer to view the scenery through big picture windows rather than the same windows used in coach. Finally, I felt your disappointment in the lack of French Toast for breakfast as I always order that myself when traveling on the western Amtrak trains. In fact , the substitution of continental breakfast offerings is somewhat disappointing. This is supposedly one of Amtrak's best trains. So why can't Amtrak feature food like it features on its western limiteds? (Like breakfasts that feature real eggs) Thanks again for your video. It will save me from driving all the way from Chicago to Lorton, Virginia - the reason I've never taken auto train. Bring back Amtrak's "Floridian"! Nathan in Chicago 🇺🇲

Love Amtrak! No observation decks anymore or is that only on cross country? Just curious. Thx&see ya😁

fell asleep waiting to see bedroom suite 👉speed it up!

AMTRak needs a makeover to catch up with Europe and some Asian countries.

It would a trip to have the experience and enjoy the journey rather than the destination.

Wait…what? Is “Palm Springs” a state? 😏 I thought the train was depressingly rundown. I think I was told the rooms cannot be locked so that is a dealbreaker for me. Thanks for letting all of us tag along on your thoughtful journey. 👍

@rodrossi9749

4 ай бұрын

Some people believe EVERYTHING they are told.

@charleshamilton9274

4 ай бұрын

@@rodrossi9749 So, rooms can be locked while I am in the dining car? Do tell.

@luzmalara5584

4 ай бұрын

Yes, All 50 Superliner II Sleepers are named after States! Sleeper Palm Springs (as well as one named for A. Philip Randolph in this video) is so named because it is one of the four unique "Deluxe Sleepers" featuring 10 bedrooms. These cars are only on Auto-Train. The Superliner II Sleepers, along with the original Superliner Sleepers from 1980, only have five bedrooms per car. Nathan in Chicago 🇺🇸

why did you go from NYC to Fredericksburg Va the go back to Lorton?

Great detail for someone trying to plan a trip and explore options! Question: how can an Amtrak train get away with leaving 50 minutes early??? Unless it's completely sold out and everyone with a reservation is accounted for as being on board (which seems highly unlikely).

@dianerivera3222

4 ай бұрын

The train routinely leaves between 430 and 445. Final check in is 3 pm. If you don't check in by then, the gate is closed and it's assumed you are not riding that day. So, it's very likely, but 50 minutes I've never seen in all our dozen or so round trips.

@pi-sx3mb

4 ай бұрын

@@dianerivera3222 Interesting. I would have thought they'd leave on time because surely not everyone riding is checking in with a car that needs to be there early enough to load it. What about the rider who gets dropped off at the station 30 minutes before departure? "Is it just me or does it seem really quiet in this station? Shouldn't there be a train around here somewhere...?" 😜

@dianerivera3222

4 ай бұрын

@@pi-sx3mb Where'd you get the idea that you can ride without being associated with a vehicle/car? Everyone riding is tied to a car. You literally cannot buy a ticket without having a car tied to the reservation. No one just gets dropped off. The Auto Train is not a regular Amtrak train. It's only for people riding with a vehicle (or motorcycle). You can't check in after 3 (unless the train is really delayed and they delay everything). You have to go to the counter and actually check in. You can't just show up and get on board as they collect your ticket when you board, not after. The Auto Train is different than regular Amtrak.

@pi-sx3mb

4 ай бұрын

@@dianerivera3222 I didn't know that.

I took an Amtrak from Pensacola to Newark and it only boarded at 2am on Monday and changed trains in Jacksonville to go north. Back from Newark it changed trains again at Jacksonville after a 6 hour sit in plastic seats and on the floor waiting for the train west to Pensacola. When we had trains. They've been gone many years. I imagine they thought they didn't make enough money, but 2 days a week how much could they make?

Does AmTrak charge $1283 per person incl. vehicle, or is it $1283 for up to "xx" people and the vehicle? Thanks for the tour!

@dianerivera3222

4 ай бұрын

Cost is supply/demand based. Each person costs and each vehicle costs so it depends on time of year, whether kids travel free promo is going on, what size of vehicle and overall demand. One direction is usually cheaper than the other because of demand.

Would like to see more Amtrak routes allow bringing a car along in this way. I love riding trains but do not like being stranded. Airports always have car rentals right there. Train stations not so much. This would go a long way to compensate.

I wish we had this on the Westcoast

Did Auto Train 3x times...worth the cost!

What is the difference between the sleeper cars and the deluxe sleeper cars?

@ControllerHero3

2 ай бұрын

Regular sleepers have 14 roomettes (10 upper level and 4 lower level), 5 bedrooms, a family bedroom, and an accessible bedroom. The deluxe sleeper has only bedrooms on the top level (10 of them). The lower level is the same as a regular sleeper, with 4 roomettes, a family bedroom, and an accessible bedroom. The Auto Train is the only route that has Deluxe Sleepers.

On the last car (16), was the last door locked, or could one open it and look outside?

An hour after the train pulled in your car was unloaded. Only 1 hour with all those vehicles. That does not sound unreasonable to me.