I'm no Amtrak novice. I've taken the train between Williamsburg, Virginia, where I went to college, and New York City plenty of times. The trip's about eight hours. But a few weeks ago ...
(Sanford and Orlando are 27 miles apart.) It also appeals to snowbirds who might not want to rent a car. It's called Auto Train for a reason: Once you've boarded, Amtrak loads your car, van ...