I enjoy the Auto Train — it's a great way to save about 900 miles of driving on busy highways. Although I don't particularly mind driving and enjoy a good road trip, I prefer to avoid congested ...

Passengers traveling on an Amtrak Auto Train from a Washington, D.C., suburb Monday evening expected to arrive in the Orlando area by Tuesday morning. But their planned 17-hour journey experienced ...

Where does the "longest" passenger train in the world operate? No, it's not rolling along tracks in Europe, Asia or South America. It's Amtrak's Auto Train in the United States. The good news is that ...

Imagine skipping the long drive down Interstate 95 while still bringing your car along for the ride. That’s exactly what Amtrak’s Auto Train offers, a one-of-a-kind service that carries both ...

LORTON, Va. – The Auto Train is one of the region’s most unique forms of transportation, combining mass transit and America’s love of the automobile. WTOP’s Hank Silverberg recently hopped on board ...

For all the fabled glory and hype surrounding the idea of a great American road trip, there are practical concerns to contend with — from the stress of battling traffic to bathroom stops and ...

Amtrak is offering East Coast travelers a stress-free alternative to driving this holiday season with discounted fares for its Auto Train. The sale, available until November 27, features ticket prices ...

Pop quiz: How do you get from Central Florida to Virginia with your car in less than 24 hours but without driving? Answer: Amtrak Auto Train. For more than 40 years the Auto Train has taken passengers ...

Amtrak's Auto Train service allows travelers to bring their vehicles along for the journey between Virginia and Florida. The daily train departs at 4 p.m. from both Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, ...