Take the car for the Auto Train

The Auto Train offers a unique opportunity for travelers. You can bring your car on the way to the comfort of a train. The train-car train is a 855-km long for passengers and their vehicles, which is operated by Amtrak. Although similar services in other countries, Amtrak is the only service of its kind in the United States. The car, Lorton, Virginia (near Washington, DC) to Sanford, Florida (near Orlando).

Perks byCars travel on the train

The train leaves cars Lorton, Virginia at 4:00 and will continue to watch Sanford, Florida, at about 8.30 in both places passengers watch a large bus or private sleeping car rooms while their vehicles are transported in closed wagons for transport auto, car racks called. The lounge cars and dining cars of the train too. The Auto Train service will allow passengers to avoid the long drive on busy Interstate 95 in Virginia, North Carolina, SouthCarolina, Georgia and Florida, costs and a rental car.

The Auto Train also offers the advantage of location to enjoy the scenery. From Civil War battlefields of Virginia to South Carolina lowlands to the palms of Florida, you see some of the most interesting in the Southeast. Some points of interest are the Potomac River in Lorton, Virginia. Quantico, Virginia, is home to the famous FBI training center. A Fredericksburg, Virginia, the trainRappahannock River, the river that George Washington threw the silver dollar is everything. E 'is also here that General Lee's army repulsed the Union forces in 1862 in the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. In addition, Ashland, Virginia, where a journey to the center of Main Street. You can also Randolph-Macon College. The journey continues through Richmond, Virginia (state capital) and you can see the James River.

Type of vehicle train car can be
After the Amtrak Web site, the vehicles must be inspected in at least one hour before the scheduled departure time. large vehicles and motorcycles should be tested in at least two hours before departure time. The vehicles must meet certain size requirements, which can be found on the website of Amtrak.

Vehicle types are allowed:

• Cars
• Vans
• SUV
• Trucks
• Motorcycles

Limited number of:
• Smallenclosed trailers
•Trailers for boats
•Jet skis

Tips for Traveling on the Auto Train

• Be sure you have all travel-related documents together before you leave for the train station. Be sure to bring your tickets and identification.

• Carry-on baggage is limited to two pieces per passenger (with few exceptions). Checked baggage service is available on certain services. You may pack as much as you like in your car but keep any valuables with Them. They do not have access to your car while driving so take what you need for your trip with overnight stay on board with you.

• In the majority of Amtrak trains is seating available on a first-come, first served basis. On board, the principal may assign seats.

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