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mom2munchkins
October 1st, 2007, 01:08
A neighbor og mine told me about the Amtrak auto train. Itlooks like a cool deal you ride the train and it takes you and your car. Anyway it says the train arrives in Sanford,Fl. Where is that in relation to Orlando? Is it a long distance? Any help would be appreciated
JuniorMickey
October 1st, 2007, 02:31
Sanford isn't too far at all. It is home to one of 2 airports that service the Orlando area (MCO is the other). From what I understand it's about an hour drive or so from Sanford Airport to property
uscwest
October 1st, 2007, 02:53
We did the Auto Train from Sanford back to Lorton one time. If you use the 417 Toll road it isn't a bad drive from the Sanford Station to WDW at all.
GrammiePo
October 1st, 2007, 13:35
We did it in 2001, the drive to Disney was nothing. We took the train from Washington DC and I for one found out I can not sleep on a train.
uscwest
October 1st, 2007, 14:09
We did it in 2001, the drive to Disney was nothing. We took the train from Washington DC and I for one found out I can not sleep on a train.At least that particular train. :lol: Donna and I didn't sleep well either. It feels like the train is really jerking you around a lot and those tracks aren't the best either. I have travelled extensively in Europe by train and they are much quieter and I've never had a problem sleeping.
mom2munchkins
October 1st, 2007, 15:18
I figure it wouldn't be the best night sleep. My kids don't sleep well when not at home so I'm prepared for that. I figure at some point they would crash. And for the price and getting to take my car I don't think you can beat it. Thanks for the info all.. :D
uscwest
October 1st, 2007, 15:20
I figure it wouldn't be the best night sleep. My kids don't sleep well when not at home so I'm prepared for that. I figure at some point they would crash. And for the price and getting to take my car I don't think you can beat it. Thanks for the info all.. :D
Just don't forget you will have to drive from your home in Ohio to Lorton, VA to catch the Auto Train. :)
GrammiePo
October 1st, 2007, 16:35
At least that particular train. :lol: Donna and I didn't sleep well either. It feels like the train is really jerking you around a lot and those tracks aren't the best either. I have travelled extensively in Europe by train and they are much quieter and I've never had a problem sleeping.
Wish I had that info before England, I did not want to drive (other side of the road,) and did not want to take the train, cause of the rock and rolling, closest I ever came to being car sick
wdwgrandma
October 1st, 2007, 16:36
Just don't forget you will have to drive from your home in Ohio to Lorton, VA to catch the Auto Train. :)

But since we live very near there, you can always drop by and say "hi!" LOL
GrammiePo
October 1st, 2007, 16:39
But since we live very near there, you can always drop by and say "hi!" LOL
careful we might all drop in.:lol:
mom2munchkins
October 1st, 2007, 17:04
But since we live very near there, you can always drop by and say "hi!" LOL
LOL. I'm all about names with faces!! I figured the drive from herr to there is about 5 hours not bad. Definately do-able! Just as the kids have gone completely nutty i nthe car we will be able to board the train. I think they would love the train.I've never traveled by train and neither have they so fun new experience for us all!!:D