Amtrak’s Auto Train Sale Has Tickets for As Low As $34

Amtrak is making it easier to travel up the East Coast and experience fall and winter fun with less traffic with a new Auto Train sale, offering tickets starting as low as $34. 

To take advantage of the sale, travelers must book by Aug. 29 and travel between Sept. 9 and Dec. 15, Amtrak shared with Travel + Leisure. The sale is only available for northbound travel on the train.

“All Aboard (including your vehicle)!” Amtrak wrote in a statement shared with T+L. “Amtrak is giving customers the opportunity to skip the airport security line, and nearly 900 stressful miles of driving on I-95 with discounted fares on the Auto Train.”

As part of the sale, tickets start at $34 for adults in coach and start at just $17 for children 2 to 12 years old. Roomettes are also on sale, starting at just $235 for single occupancy and $335 for double occupancy, as are private bedrooms, which start at $435 for single occupancy and $535 for double occupancy.

However, it’s worth noting, the sale does exclude several blackout dates, including Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, Nov. 22 to Nov. 27, and Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.

The ticket fare also does not include the cost of a vehicle, which can include cars, vans, and motorcycles with the price depending on the type.

The Auto Train operates nonstop between Sanford, FL, and Lorton, VA, and takes about 17 and a half hours to complete. While on board, passengers receive a complimentary continental breakfast before arrival in coach, while travelers in private Roomettes or bedrooms are treated to complimentary meals, priority boarding, and a dedicated first class attendant. Each private bedroom also features an in-room sink, restroom, and shower.

Amtrak, which recently changed its fare structure, offers two fare options: “value” and “flex.” Both options are available on the Auto Train. However, the sale fare includes a 50 percent cancellation fee and changes are not permitted in coach, and includes a 25 percent cancellation fee for private rooms when canceled up to 120 days before departure.