We paid $1,470 to take 2 cars on the Amtrak Auto Train and book a small room on board. It wasn’t perfect, but I’d still do it again.

• My spouse and I took our cars on the Amtrak Auto Train from Lorton, Virginia, to Sanford, Florida.
• We paid $1,470 to transport our two cars and sleep in a roomette.
• I didn’t sleep comfortably, but overall, I’d book this train ride again.

Moving is always a challenge. So, when I took a new job in Florida, about 1,200 miles away from my home in Pennsylvania, I knew I had to plan wisely.

My husband and I considered making the 17-hour drive from Pennsylvania to our new town in Florida, but I wasn’t a fan of the idea.

Eventually, we looked into the Amtrak Auto Train, a passenger train that also transports vehicles. The Auto Train, one of Amtrak’s most profitable routes, is a 17-hour ride that transports passengers between Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, Florida.

Ultimately, we decided this was our best option, and we booked a roomette and brought our two cars for $1,470. Here’s what the experience on the Auto Train was like.