Auto Train
Lorton, VA → Sanford, FL · 855 miles · 17h 30m
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855 miles
17h 30m
Daily
79 mph
5
About the Auto Train
Bring your own car to Florida without driving I-95. You board with your vehicle in Lorton, Virginia, sleep, eat dinner and breakfast onboard, and drive off in Sanford, Florida the next morning.
What makes this route worth taking
- Take your own car, SUV, motorcycle or small trailer
- Non-stop — no intermediate stations
- Dinner and continental breakfast included
- Priority Vehicle Offloading available
- The only service of its kind in the USA
Travel tip
Vehicle space is capped and sells out first in winter. Call the moment your dates are firm.
Classes of service on this route
The Auto Train operates with Superliner II + auto carriers. Available accommodation:
Sleeping-car fares on long-distance routes typically include meals for everyone in the room, along with priority boarding, station lounge access where available and a dedicated car attendant. Inclusions vary by route and change without notice, so confirm what your fare covers with the carrier.
States and provinces served
Stations along the route
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lorton, VA (Washington DC area) |
| 2 | Sanford, FL (Orlando area) |
Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details directly with the carrier before you travel.
Planning a journey on the Auto Train
Fares on Amtrak routes move in tiers that generally only step upward, so booking once your dates are firm is usually cheaper than waiting. Sleeping-car accommodation is capped per car and tends to sell out well ahead of coach on this kind of route.
Want to talk it through before you book? Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and we will walk you through the route, the accommodation and the accessibility arrangements. Free, and no obligation.
