For all the fabled glory and hype surrounding the idea of a great American road trip, there are practical concerns to contend with — from the stress of battling traffic to bathroom stops and ...

My mom and I spent 17 hours on the Amtrak Auto Train from Florida to Virginia when I was in college. I saved time and stress by not having to drive 900 miles and had access to Wi-Fi and roomy seats.

Flying is a popular mode of transportation when traveling up and down the East Coast of the United States, but Amtrak is offering a viable alternative with the Auto Train, which just got better.

Amtrak personnel work to unload passengers’ vehicles April 25 at the Amtrak Auto Train station in Lorton, Virginia. Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel/TNS For all the fabled glory and hype surrounding ...