#AmtrakHowTo Ride the Auto Train
Sunshine state, here we come! ☀️???????? Pack your bags and enjoy a family vacation on Auto Train from the outskirts of Washington, DC to the Orlando area. Beautiful beaches and amusement parks are within reach, but that's not even the best part because…your car makes the journey, too! ????
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All About Amtrak's Auto Train
How can you save 900 miles of driving, gasoline, and wear and tear on your car, but still bring it with you?
Nope, it's not a riddle, it's the Auto Train! It's an easy and sustainable way to travel between the Washington, DC area and sunny Orlando, Florida. Load up your car with all your baggage, and we'll drive it into a specialized vehicle transport car. You can enjoy all the comforts of Amtrak including private rooms, dining options, and plenty of space, but still have your vehicle when you arrive. It's the road trip experience without the stress of the road!
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Amtrak Auto Train/Lorton,Virginia/Sanford,Florida
Auto Train from Lorton,Virginia/Sanford,Florida
Amtrak Auto Train Lorton VA. to Sanford FL Review
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I took a trip with my Bike to Florida from Virginia on the auto train.
Pros:
1.Roomette was stellar, get it if you can
2. Staff was careful and professional with handling my bike
3. Staff on board was amazing!
4. Sleeping in roomette was so fun, and comfy
Cons:
1. Business seats and regular seats AVOID them on this long haul
2. no privacy on regular seats
3. lines seemed to take forever, be patient
4. Even with military discount it was a bit pricey....but worth it.
More about Auto Train:
Auto Train is an 855-mile-long (1,376 km) scheduled daily train service for passengers and their automobiles operated by Amtrak between Lorton, Virginia (near Washington, D.C.), and Sanford, Florida (near Orlando). Although there are similar services around the world, the Auto Train is the only one of its kind in the United States. The Auto Train is the only north–south Amtrak train in the east to use Superliner cars.
Passengers ride either in coach seats or private sleeping car rooms while their vehicles are carried in enclosed automobile-carrying freight cars, called autoracks. The train has a maximum capacity of 320 vehicles. The train also includes lounge cars and dining cars. The Auto Train service allows its passengers to avoid driving Interstate 95 in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, while bringing their own vehicle with them.
The service operates as train 53 southbound and 52 northbound. The train is non-stop between its terminal at Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, Florida. Amtrak's Auto Train is the successor to an earlier similarly named service operated by the privately owned Auto-Train Corporation in the 1970s.
Amtrak Auto Train: Orlando, FL to Washington, DC
The Amtrak Auto Train offers non-stop daily train service for passengers and their vehicles from Sanford, Florida -- which is located about 30 minutes north of Orlando -- to Lorton, Virginia -- which is located about 40 minutes south of Washington, D.C., and vice versa.
In this video, we’ll provide an overview of our Summer 2021 trip, when we took the Amtrak Auto Train from the Orlando, Florida area to the Washington, D.C. area and spent our time reading, watching movies and TV shows, playing video games on our Nintendo Switches, researching future cruises, and -- of course -- sleeping overnight.
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Switching The Auto Train
I spent a day in Sanford, Florida shooting the Auto Train as it arrived, was switched and unloaded. I finished the day with fried chicken!
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Amtrak's Auto Train (DVD)
Amtrak's Auto Train (DVD)
Experience the Auto Train-one of the most unusual trains on the entire Amtrak system. Passengers on this train not only bring their luggage, they bring their personal vehicles! Traveling between the Washington D.C. suburb of Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, Florida, the Auto Train offers vacationers a comfortable alternative to a long road trip.
Pentrex explores the Auto Train's entire operation from loading to unloading. You'll watch as vehicles are placed aboard special carriers, and see how this long train is assembled. Once underway, you'll ride with the crew aboard the lead locomotive and learn what makes this special train so unusual. You'll also view the train from trackside, and will tour the interiors of many of the cars in this consist.
By the time the passengers are waking up and breakfasting in the full length domed dining car, the train has crossed into Florida and is sprinting toward Sanford. You'll see the train being separated and the vehicles unloaded at the end of a fascinating journey. Come with Pentrex and discover why passengers return year after year to ride Amtrak's Auto Train!
Riding Aboard Amtrak's Auto Train
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Amtrak's Auto Train is one of the premiere long distance passenger trains in the United States, traveling between Florida and the Northeast. It is the only train in North America that allows you to bring a personal vehicle onboard with you. In this video, I take a ride aboard the Auto Train from Sanford, Florida to Lorton, Virginia. We'll take a look at some of the onboard amenities as well as the vehicle loading and unloading process at the end of the line. All aboard!
Auto Train Road Trip to Orlando
Turns out the classic summer road trip is way more fun when you leave the road behind. Get your whole family and a car full of luggage from Orlando to DC to see the sights without any of that I-95 gridlock. From theme parks to scenic springs, there's so much to enjoy in Orlando. And the best part? Load up your car and arrive refreshed when you take the Auto Train. Book now and enjoy summer vacation in the sunshine.
About the Auto Train:
Instead of being stuck in traffic on I-95, you and your vehicle could Get Carried Away on the Auto Train. Simply pack your car with everything you need for your trip between Lorton, Virginia (near Washington DC) and Sanford, Florida (near Orlando) and leave the driving behind.
Once you’re onboard you can break out the cards, enjoy a meal and binge-watch your favorite series. Comfortable seats mean you can stretch out with miles of legroom or experience the ride from the privacy of your own sleeper. And with new low fares starting at $89 (plus the cost of your vehicle), it’s time to welcome the end of road trip hassles and enjoy a stress-free route by rail aboard the Auto Train.
Top Five Spots Close to our Sanford, FL Station:
1. Theme Parks
2. Natural Springs
3. Daytona Beach
4. Kennedy Space Center
5. Airboat Tours
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Amtrak - The Benefits of Taking the Auto Train
Next time you travel between Washington, DC and sunny Orlando, Florida, skip I-95 and bring your car aboard the Auto Train.
The trip's non-stop and so are the benefits! Fill your vehicle with luggage, drop it off and we'll do the rest while you enjoy a relaxing train ride. Vacation doesn't have to wait until your destination. Watch and learn more about this unique travel opportunity and plan your trip at amtrak.com/autotrain
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The Amtrak Auto Train experience PART 3
Hi everyone, welcome to this third part of the trip report onboard the Amtrak Auto Train service bound to Sanford in the sunny state of Florida. First Auto Train trip report.
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Railway company: Amtrak Auto Train
Train type : GE P42 + Superliner II coaches
From : Lorton VA to Sanford FL
N° of train: 51
Duration : 14h53
Price : 504$, details in the video
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Amtrak Auto Train, Florida to Virginia
Looking for a COVID safe travel option? The Amtrak Auto Train can take you between Florida to Virginia, overnight, with your car! Check out the process from start to finish, the sleeping options, meals and our review all during COVID.
Lorton, Virginia - Lorton Amtrak Station (Auto Train) (2021)
Lorton station is a railroad terminal in Lorton, Virginia. It is the northern terminal for Amtrak's Auto Train which operates between this station and Sanford station in Florida. When Auto-Train was originally established in Lorton in 1971, the station house was still under construction. Until it was completed sometime between 1972 and 1975, it consisted of tents and pre-fabricated houses and trailers, and the parking lot was still paved only with gravel. When it was completed, it included a former caboose and boxcar previously owned by the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad that was converted into a gift shop. As with the rest of Auto Train, the station closed in 1981 and was reopened in 1983 when it was acquired by Amtrak.
The current station, which opened in 2000 as a replacement for the original Lorton Auto-Train station, features a large, modern waiting area designed in a modern Art Deco style, with high glass walls, a small gift shop, a snack bar, and a children's playground. There is one long low level platform (which is 1,480 feet (451 m) long) designed for Auto Train boarding and 6 vehicle ramps for boarding vehicles onto the 20+ autoracks that are on the Auto Train. This station is one mile south from the Virginia Railway Express Lorton station. No other Amtrak trains stop at either station.
Is it Worth it? Amtrak's Auto Train in a Bedroom Suite
Are you considering taking Amtrak's Auto Train in a bedroom suite, but wondering if it's worth it? In today's adventure, we'll take you on a journey on Auto Train, showcasing all the amenities and features of the bedroom suite. From the beds and private bathroom to the seating area and large windows, you'll get a glimpse of what it's like to travel in these accommodations.
We'll also share our personal experience and review of the Auto Train, including the pros and cons of taking this mode of transportation. Whether you're planning a. family vacation or a solo trip, this video will help you decide if Amtrak's Auto Train and Auto Train in a bedroom suite is with the investment. So, sit back, relax, and join us on this adventure!
Lorton, VA (DC) to Sanford FL (Orlando) Amtrak Auto Train car transport- the process/what to expect
Lorton, VA (Washington DC) to Sanford FL (Orlando) Amtrak Auto Train car transport (coach seats)- the process and what to expect. Info in this video is subject to change.
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Amtrak Auto Train Travel Dash Cam - Loading Lorton Virginia and Unloading Sanford Florida Railfan
I tried the auto train from Lorton VA to Sanford FL on Feb 18, 2015 to save 855 miles of driving. My dash cam captured the inside scoop of how the vehicle portion of the trip is handled.
Our train had 30 auto train-cars transporting 300 vehicles.
There are 3 sections to the video:
1. After they ask for my registration name and attach a magnetic car # at an entry gate, I leave the car in a drop off lane. They video tape the exterior of every vehicle for damage.
2. An Amtrak employee loads the car onto the Auto Train.
3. At the destination in FL, an Amtrak employee unloaded the car.
The Florida employees are dressed in jackets because there was a Florida chill that week. The night I arrived it went down to 28F in Sanford (record cold temp).
We unboarded the train at exactly 9:30, so you can see it only took about 45 minutes to get my car.
Amtrak Auto Train: Vehicles Unloading
Vehicles are unloaded from the Amtrak Auto Train, traveling from Lorton, VA, to Sanford, FL, as passengers await their rides.
Amtrak Auto Train / Lounge food review /Lorton Va.To Sanford Fla.
In this awesome memory we again ride the rails of the Auto train from Virginia to Florida. We again stay in a bedroom cabin for the night. New to this video is us trying out the lounge food and cocktails. We review food from the lounge if you wanted extra food after your meal provided in the sleeper car dining provided to you when you stay in sleeper car class. I am sure this is similar to the food you can purchase in coach class. We have so much fun socializing in the lounge car with our bartender/server Bryan and we meet such fun passengers as well to make the night on the train even more entertaining.
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Wheelchair Accessible | Amtrak Sanford Lorton Auto Train
Wheelchair Accessible | Amtrak Sanford Lorton Auto Train
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