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Amtrak Auto Train: $1,586 One-Way for Car and Room vs. Alternatives
A traveler found the Auto Train cheaper than flying and renting a car for a month, but only for longer trips. The $1,586 private bedroom ride included meals and car transport.
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A traveler paid $1,586 for a one-way private bedroom on Amtrak's Auto Train, covering a car and two passengers from Virginia to Florida. The cost, detailed in a first-person account, was compared with flying and renting a car for a month-long stay.
The traveler found the train cheaper than the air-and-rental option, though the math flips for shorter trips. "If you're traveling for only a week, though, you'll want to crunch the numbers," the account said.
The nonstop route runs between Lorton, Virginia and Sanford, Florida, taking about 17 hours. Private rooms include meals and an attendant. The car's size is the only restriction, not weight, allowing heavy packing.