| You want to go to Orlando to see the theme parks, | | | | the Auto Train. |
| entertainment and shopping. But flying is such a | | | | |
| hassle with airport security, full planes (full of kids) and | | | | Three: You have a choice of a comfortable Coach |
| having to rent a car since the attractions are so | | | | seat or a private sleeping car room on the Auto |
| spread out in Orlando. Driving I-95? Forget it. The | | | | Train. Coach class on Amtrak is an upgrade from |
| congestion and stress of the interstate will significantly | | | | regular airplane seating. You will be seated in a wide, |
| reduce your ability to relax and unwind. | | | | comfortable, reclining seat with fold-down trays and |
| | | | | individual reading lights. There will be an electrical |
| The best alternative is to take the Amtrak Auto | | | | outlet at your seat. If you choose sleeping |
| Train. You load your things in your car, load your car | | | | accommodations, your seat at the beginning of the trip |
| on the train and sit back and relax. You may actually | | | | becomes your bed at night. You will be provided |
| enjoy the journey as much as the destination! | | | | bottled water, morning wake-up service including |
| | | | | coffee, tea and orange juice and all necessary |
| Here are five tips/hints for effectively traveling to/from | | | | bedding. A wash basin, toilet and shower are either in |
| Florida by Amtrak Auto Train: | | | | your room or nearby in the car. There are five types |
| | | | | of accommodations ranging from two person |
| One: The Auto Train runs from Lorton, Virginia to | | | | Roomettes to four people Bedroom Suites. There |
| Sanford, Florida. Lorton is 25 miles south of | | | | are also Accessible Bedrooms that are designed for |
| Washington, DC. The exciting Civil War sites and | | | | passengers with mobility impairments and their |
| beautiful golf courses of Virginia and Maryland are | | | | companions. |
| within a couple of hours of the Lorton terminal. | | | | |
| Historic Williamsburg, VA is only three hours away. | | | | Four: You are encouraged to explore the train while |
| At the other end, Sanford is less than an hour from | | | | a passenger! All passengers receive a |
| the Central Florida attractions and golfing. You can | | | | complimentary, delicious sit-down dinner in the Dining |
| get to either the east coast or Gulf coast beaches | | | | Car that includes a choice of regional wines, vegetarian |
| within two hours from Sanford. Either way you go, | | | | offerings and special meals for kids. In the morning, a |
| the train leaves at 4:00 pm and arrives the next | | | | continental breakfast is served in the Dining Car. The |
| morning at 9:30 am. | | | | Lounge Car is open throughout the trip and offers |
| | | | | snacks and drinks at an additional cost. Also, the |
| Two: The Auto Train carries more than cars and | | | | Lounge Car offers feature movies on upgraded |
| people. You can also put SUVs, motorcycles, and | | | | screens! |
| trailer campers of limited size on the train. Amtrak | | | | |
| begins to accept vehicles at 11:30 am. Regular cars | | | | Five: It is extremely important to make advanced |
| must be checked in by 3:00 pm and oversized | | | | reservations for transportation on the Auto Car. For |
| vehicles and motorcycles must be checked in by 2:00 | | | | families traveling together, children ages 2 to 15 always |
| pm. Since there is no checked luggage on the Auto | | | | receive a 50% discount on the lowest available adult |
| Train, you should put everything except your overnight | | | | fare. Infants under two ride free! By buying your |
| bag in your car before checking it in. You can have | | | | tickets early, you may be able to receive discounted |
| two carry-on items per person. Unfortunately, pets | | | | advance purchase fares or special fares for students |
| that are not trained service animals are not allowed on | | | | and seniors. |