Purchase your ticket. Call Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245 and ask the operator about booking a ticket for their Auto Train service or book online at the Amtrak website. The website will guide you through booking your ticket.
Check in. The check in service is available once a day and begins at 11:30 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. The last time available for check in of oversized vehicles and motorcycles is 2 p.m. SUV's and minivans can be checked in until 3 p.m. The train will then depart at 4 p.m. and arrive at the final destination at 9:30 a.m. the next day. Both single and round trip tickets are available.
Ride the train with the car. Both coach seating and room bookings are available. You can ride in rooms with a variety of options, including bedding and showers. Meals are provided for both coach and bedroom bookings. A variety of different options are available.
Claim your vehicle upon arrival and you'll be on your way.
