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What it is like to ride the Amtrak Auto Train!

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👁️ 3K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 27:23
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogCasual Creator
👦 Best for Family (Teens)Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We've been using that for probably about 15 years.

We actually hit a car. It was a truck.

We ended up paying almost $300 more for a second car space.

Our stateateroom attendant, typically they've always been great.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the correct vehicle size to avoid extra charges.
Request food brought to your room if you don't want to dine with strangers.
Tip your state room attendant.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Dining with strangersRequest food brought to your room if in a sleeper.
Sleeping in seatsAvoid seats for overnight travel; opt for a sleeper.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to ride the Amtrak Auto Train?
QWhat are the sleeping options on the Auto Train?
QWhat happens if you book the wrong vehicle size?

Port Highlights

Lorton2½ Happy Bacon
Sanford1 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We show you what it is like to ride the Amtrak Auto Train. This trip did not go as planned! #travel #train #amtrak #autotrain #vlog #vacation #family #familyvlog