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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have done auto train 4 times - all with good sales and always taking the train south.  I had significant delays twice - so if I was planning on Disney, I would either plan to take the train back OR add an extra day.  I have never done the room - just got regular coach seats.  I went with little kids on 2 trips, they did fine with tablets and packing dinner and snacks and taking a travel pillow and blanket.  kids Travel for half price.  groups often get discounts on tickets.  If you can rotate the drive with 3 people and you can sleep in the car, that might be a comparable choice.  the drive is long but easy.  [/quote]

The auto train going north in the spring is much more expensive than going south (snowbird effect), and for the same reason, fares going south in the fall is more expensive.

We've taken the auto train 2x, both times going south for spring break. It's a fun way to travel for my family, and the train ride itself is an attraction. However, as pps have mentioned, there can be delays as Amtrak does not own the rails and has to give priority to freight. Our first time, the train coming back from FL was delayed and was still offloading at Lorton when passengers going south started arriving, creating a gridlock. So as we drove into Lorton and tried to turn into the Amtrak station, there was a long line of cars sitting at the light with no where to go, and that line got really long down the road. It was stressful at the time b/c we didn't know what's going on and whether we'd miss our boarding time. Once we go into the station, everything moved quickly. Mealtime was chaotic due to the delay, but the food itself was good. Our second time everything went smoothly, and we enjoyed our dining experience.

Pack ipads, snacks, pillows, eye masks, and earplugs.

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