Check out Amtrak. We've used the AutoTrain a couple of times and while a bit boring it takes you out from behind the wheel and puts you in a lounge chair for the lion's share of the trip. It leaves from Sanford, Florida and ends at Lorton, Virginia at the north end. Lorton is just south of the DC ring road so you'll still have a drive of a few hours to NJ. Personally, I hate long distance driving so it worked for us. For more money you can get a room with beds on the AutoTrain so you can sleep overnight. We've never done that. The train leaves at around 4pm from each end and gets in (if you're not late) at about 9am if I recall correctly. I forget the fare but I'm sure Amtrak's website will have the info.
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