Amtrak Auto Train Review 2025 | Sleeper Bedroom, Roomette, & Coach

Companion Article for the Amtrak Auto Train Review (with cost comparisons) ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ https://www.retirementtravelers.com/t... ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️ We recently took the Amtrak Auto Train during our retirement travel adventures and it was our first retirement travel experience on the unique rail service. This Amtrak train allows passengers to transport their vehicles between Lorton, Virginia (just outside Washington, D.C.) and Sanford, Florida (near Orlando). This service, launched in 1971, primarily caters to travelers who want the convenience of having their car or motorcycle at their destination without driving the long distance themselves. The Auto Train covers approximately 855 miles, offering an overnight journey that typically lasts 16 to 18 hours. It can carry up to 650 passengers and 330 automobiles with a full train. The Amtrak Auto Train is the longest passenger train in the world, stretching up to three-quarters of a mile long with its passenger cars, vehicle carriers, and staff quarters. It can carry up to 330 vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, SUVs, and even small boats. We thought the service offered a comfortable alternative to the rigors of a long drive, particularly for those heading to Florida for vacations, seasonal snowbirds, or other extended stays. In our companion article we review all the Amtrak Auto Train costs, schedule, and more. Overall, we were expecting the worst on this journey based on some previous videos and reviews we had seen. We were a little shocked at how smooth everything ran, actually arrived early, the Amtrak staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and the overall experience was great. The Amtrak Coach seats were nice, but we do think the Amtrak bedroom sleeper is the best way to go for this trip, but we still had a good trip on the Amtrak roomette. We look forward to taking more Amtrak trains in the future. ➡️➡️ Sign up for our NEWSLETTER! http://eepurl.com/h_P0RD ⬅️⬅️ Retirement Travelers Website: https://retirementtravelers.com/ RVMail Service: https://gomyrv.com/RetirementTravelers Facebook Retirement Travelers Community:   / mvfuhwp7ijviwjht   My Day Trip: https://mydaytrip.com/?linkId=lp_8593... Chase Sapphire Credit Card link: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19... Express VPN Link: https://www.expressvpn.com/refer-a-fr... ⬇️ Our Financial Advisors ⬇️ URS Financial Advisory Link: https://www.ursadvisory.com/ Retire with Julia Youtube:    / @retirewithjulia   Click this link to check out AIRALO: https://airalo.pxf.io/rQnbrB Fare Drop cheap flights: https://faredrop.com/?fpr=john13 Video Number 178 #amtrak #amtraktrain #amtraktrains #retirementtravel #retirementtravelers #autotrain #traintravel #retirement #traintraveler #amtrak #snowbirds #retireearlyandtravel #trains #train Get Social with Us!!! Subscribe on YouTube at https:/   / retirementtravelers   Follow us on Instagram at   / retirementtravelers   Like us on Facebook at   / retirementtravelers   Connect with us on LinkedIn at   / retirement-travelers   Connect with us on Pinterest at   / retirementtravelers   00:00 Introduction 00:12 Amtrak Auto Train Map 00:51 Retirement Travelers Channel 01:31 Amtrak Auto Train Virginia 02:02 Amtrak Auto Train Schedule 03:00 Amtrak Auto Train Review 03:30 Amtrak Auto Train Options 04:18 Amtrak Auto Train - Arriving in Lorton, VA 06:11 Amtrak Auto Train Roomette 08:12 Amtrak Auto Train Bedroom 09:07 Amtrak Auto Train Lounge 09:47 Amtrak Auto Train Dining 10:30 Amtrak Auto Train Coach 11:24 Amtrak Auto Train Staff 12:02 Amtrak Auto Train Florida Arrival 12:28 Amtrak Auto Train Summary