Amtrak Auto Train Bedroom Suite Experience and Review

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Rail travel is THE civilized way to travel. Amtrak is under-rated. I enjoyed my trips on Amtrak & would love to go with them again. I wish we had more extensive rail service in the US.

My dad died last year (2020) and I would give anything for another hour with him. Hug your dad for me.

in my book, the major benefit is, you are relieved of the 'road stress'.

Sure, you may not recommend this trip NOW - but get a few more years behind you (and the need to hit the restroom on a frequent basis...) and suddenly it doesn't sound so bad! The AutoTrain runs for 900 miles and cuts off some of the most boring sections I-95 - which can get pretty long if you have to make frequent pitstops. Never underestimate the opportunity to walk around, watch the scenery go by, and avoid those crazy snowbird drivers all while enjoying your favorite adult beverage! We've done the rooms and the roomettes, but frankly for just one night the coach seats are perfectly fine.

1. My wife and I have made this run 3 times, in a bedroom each time. There seems to be a pricing incentive for southbound travelers in March, when northbound trains are full, and southbound trains are half-empty. If your departure is soon after the time change from EST to EDT, you'll max out the sightseeing opportunity. 2. The train may appear to be lightly loaded, but they have to provide enough seating+bedrooms+autoracks for everyone in both directions. 3. All bedrooms are in Superliner cars (no tunnel restrictions). Lower deck contains 4 roomettes, 1 family BR & 1 handicapped BR + toilet(s) & shower. When passenger headcount is low, that area can be VERY private (as in unoccupied). 4. Published departure from Lorton is 1600, but all seats and rooms are "reserved", so if everyone's on board, the train can leave early. There may, or may not, be an announcement. 5. It's been my experience that we had wi-fi and internet "all the way". Wouldn't hurt to bring a DVD or two. 6. Meals are included with roomettes and bedrooms.

This brought back a flood of memories and tears for me. One of the last trips I took with my parents was this North > South helping my parents get to Florida for the winter. My Dad passed away not long after. I will always be grateful for the time I had with them both. Thank you for this.

Thanks for your honest review, the wifey and I went thru a nightmarish experience on the Auto train and we’ll never do it again, tho you had it easier than us I wouldn’t discourage anyone from trying it cuz they might actually enjoy it 👍

I agree so much about doing something like this with an aging parent, while they’re able. My mother died of covid last year. Five years ago I took her on vacation to the Smokey Mountains. It wasn’t a train journey but it was a terrific time. I miss her profoundly, and the memory of that fairly recent vacation is a great comfort.

Well, YouTube just allows me to give one thumb up, but I would like to give multiple thumbs up: one for the video as a whole, one for explaining the importance of having time with your loved ones and at least one for telling and showing us to treat everyone with respect without expecting something in return. Chapeau, my friend.

Now this guy is my kind of gentlemen. He speaks words of true wisdom. Love one another as yourself. Plus he likes Jack Daniels and trains and family. My kind of guy.

Did that Trip with my mom back in 73/74? Loved the trip back then probably can't do stuff i did now days. Like hang out between the cars and smoke a cigarette. Your awesome doing that with your dad 🙏 I'm 62 now thanks for the memories ☕👌💨

That was cool. Thank you for the shower experience, 😂 blessed to have time with your dad😎🙋🙏

I'm actually impressed! I'd love to do this and NOT have to drive myself! Good job to those that created and have this type of service running!

Your words about "do it now" with your parents hits home. I lost mine years ago and I don't do well in a car because of medical issues. So my wife and I are "going to do it now" to go see our daughter and granddaughter in Arlington after the summer rush is over. Thanks for your wise encouragement and enjoyable video!

We’ve done the Auto Train about 3 times with another trip coming in 2 weeks and are looking forward to the trip. Train travel has a rich history and is more relaxing and less stressful than flying with the crazies today. Plus more room and great personal service.

I love the Auto Train and have taken it many times over the last many years. I like the fact that I can just throw things I need to take into my car and then just take a small overnight bag into my roomette. The trains and bathrooms are spotless.

I had no idea there was a train you could bring your car on like this in the US until just now.

Hey Serg, thank you for this amazing video. It was absolutely hilarious and made my day. You are a natural comic with a huge heart. So funny when you stated "all 5 of you", "dated airline" and the shower scene. I was so happy that you had the opportunity to spend not only time, but an adventure with your dad. My dad and I were estranged for many years until I learned he had terminal prostate cancer in 1992. I moved from my comfortable job in New Orleans to be with him in NW Arkansas. He passed 6 weeks after I moved there on Feb 23 1993, he was only 61 years old. I have now outlived him by 6 years. I have 4 children, my oldest son just turned 50, my youngest daughter is 45. I have yet to experience an adventure such as you have shown us with them. Sometimes Life is short, Sometimes Life is expansive, sometimes, .... life is just life and we lose sight of how short it really is. We think "they are going to be around forever" we think "we are going to be around forever". 1300 dollars may have seemed like a lot of money at the time, but I would have spent 10 times that to have had another 17 hours with my dad. You take care of yourself Serg, stay grounded. You are a fine young man. All 5 of us are rooting for you!! By the way, in closing, my Arctic Fox 19 slide in pick up truck camper has a larger wet bath than that one. Not by much though.

Above all, you are a good son. I'm sure your dad is proud of you. Kudos mate.