Splurge on a Viewliner Bedroom or Roomette to enjoy a private bed, free meal, fresh linens and a good night's sleep en route to Jacksonville from Washington, DC.
Book the Silver Star line for off-peak savings over the Silver Meteor line, but spend an additional 3 hours in transit!
Buy your ticket to Jacksonville before boarding the train. Tickets are not available for purchase on board, and reservations are required for travel on all Amtrak trains.
Leave later in the day to take advantage of fine shops and restaurants lining the Union Square terminal--then casually mosey over to your departure gate beginning about 1/2 hour prior to your scheduled departure for a stress-free take off.
Amtrak's services, ticketing and departure gate are located on the ground floor concourse of Union Station, so beware of getting lost downstairs!
Check out the Quick Track kiosks on level 1 for hassle-free purchase and procurement of tickets to ride.
Buy your sundries and toiletries before heading to Union Station if you're departing before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m., as the majority of concourse stores maintain regular mall hours.
Pack your carry-on luggage with items appropriate for half a day's travel, as the average Washington, DC to Jacksonville trek takes 11 to 13 hours.
Bring portable entertainment to pass the time. Meeting people in the lounge car is always easier with games in hand!
