We paid $1,586 to book a private room and bring our car on the Amtrak Auto Train. For us, the pros outweighed the cons.

We brought our car on the Amtrak Auto Train and booked a private bedroom for the trip from Virginia to Florida. Here's how the ride (and meals) were.
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Amtrak’s Latest Deal Allows Travelers to Bring a Free Companion on Roomette Bookings

Long-distance train rides will be an affordable getaway for couples, family, or friends this winter, thanks to Amtrak’s latest deal. The rail company has launched a new offer that allows travelers to ...
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This train will let you skip I-95 and bring your car along

Amtrak's Auto Train service allows travelers to bring their vehicles along for the journey between Virginia and Florida. The daily train departs at 4 p.m. from both Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, ...
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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was way more comfortable.

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. When I saw how much a first-class ticket on the Amtrak Acela train cost, I had to book it. This was in September 2025.