Passengers board the Auto Train at either Lorton, Virginia (just outside of Washington, DC) or Sanford, Florida (near Orlando) and must take a vehicle with them (it can be a car, van, SUV ...
The Auto Train, one of Amtrak's most profitable routes, is a 17-hour ride that transports passengers between Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, Florida. Ultimately, we decided this was our best option ...