| Anyone who would prefer to take their car, small | | | | or SUV can be up to 66 and 88 inches in height |
| van, or motorcycle with them on vacation (but | | | | with 4 inches of ground clearance. Nothing can be |
| not necessarily drive the entire distance) would | | | | attached to the roof of the vehicle. However, |
| enjoy traveling with Amtrak's Auto Train. This is a | | | | bicycles in bicycle racks can be attached to the |
| unique service available in the United States for | | | | rear of the vehicle. Motorcycles can be up to 57.5 |
| those who like to travel along the east coast. | | | | inches in height (including the windshield) and needs |
| Amtrak, the Federally chartered corporation in the | | | | to have 5 inches of ground clearance. Only |
| United States that runs interstate passenger | | | | standard factory-model two-wheel motorcycles |
| trains now operates the Auto Train, which was | | | | with no sidecars please. |
| originally a private business. | | | | You will not have access to your vehicle during |
| There are some things to consider when traveling | | | | the trip. Please remove all needed items from |
| on the Auto Train. Keeping these in mind and | | | | your vehicle prior to checking it in to be loaded. |
| planning accordingly will make your trip more | | | | Please do not leave valuables in your vehicle. |
| enjoyable. | | | | Vehicle alarm systems must be deactivated. If |
| When picking up your ticket and on the day that | | | | your alarm would go off during the journey, you |
| you depart from the station, please have photo | | | | might have a dead battery upon arrival. You may |
| identification on your person. Since Auto Train | | | | pack luggage inside your vehicle. Amtrak does |
| tickets must be in hand prior to boarding, make | | | | allow two carry-on bags per passenger, so bring |
| sure to pick up your tickets in advance. To that | | | | with you what you'll need for the trip. |
| end, arrive early to allow time for any | | | | Trains sway and jiggle while in motion, so use the |
| unexpected challenges. | | | | provided handrails when moving about the train |
| If you are traveling from or through Washington, | | | | and wear shoes at all times. |
| DC or Orlando, Florida, plan for plenty of travel | | | | If you are traveling in a sleeping car, your bedding |
| time since traffic can be especially heavy in these | | | | and towels are provided for you, but considering |
| areas. | | | | bringing your own pillow to make your trip more |
| Auto Train will begin loading vehicles (yours) in | | | | comfortable. The beds in the sleeping cars |
| Lorton, at 11:30 a.m. on the day of your | | | | conveniently convert to seats for travel during |
| departure. If you are driving an oversized vehicle | | | | the day. |
| or a motorcycle, these must arrive on location no | | | | You may bring your own snacks even though |
| later than 2 p.m. Cars must arrive no later than 3 | | | | your meals are included in your fare. The rooms |
| p.m. We regret to say, there will be no exceptions | | | | have limited space, so only bring essential items |
| to these guidelines. | | | | with you. |
| Automobiles, vans, SUV's and motorcycles are | | | | There is a lot to see on the train! Ask a member |
| the only vehicles permitted on the Auto Train. A | | | | of your crew for recommendations on what to |
| car should be no higher than 65 inches high and | | | | see while you travel. Above all, enjoy your trip! |
| have at least 4 inches of ground clearance. A van | | | | |