Auto Train
Lorton, VA → Sanford, FL · 855 miles · 17h 30m
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
Agent's 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 this route include all meals for everyone in the room, priority boarding, station lounge access where available and a dedicated car attendant. Once meals are priced separately, the gap between coach and a Roomette narrows considerably — and for two people travelling together it frequently closes entirely.
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 with your agent at the time of booking.
Booking the Auto Train
Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.
