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Old 05-19-2023, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by JoMar View Post
Not everything is about the money....especially the Auto Train. For those that subscribe to the only important thing is cost then you are correct. We have taken the auto train multiple times over the years, and find it convenient, plus have met some wonderful people so the social aspect is a plus for us. As long as people us it they will continue to run it and when we have been onboard the rooms are usually sold out.
As I said I haven’t taken it but according to this video, it seems like a nightmare.

https://youtu.be/C16UYeOj62E

I took an overnight Amtrak train years ago. It was one of the longest nights of my life. I like the freedom of driving and controlling my own schedule and itinerary.