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, ...

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Dozens of people could be seen milling about Amtrak Auto Train’s Sanford parking lot Monday, taking refuge from the sun while trying to figure out when they’d be able to leave.

Travelers along the Interstate 95 corridor often consider driving or flying their primary transportation options, but a robust East Coast rail network means trains are also a viable option for many ...