Tampa’s ridership was only surpassed by Amtrak’s Auto Train, which offers nonstop service between Sanford and Virginia. The ...

I would ride the Amtrak Auto Train with my family from Lorton, Virginia, to Sanford, Florida, a roughly 17-hour overnight journey with the promise of hallowed kingdoms just beyond the station.

Amtrak is also looking to help travelers avoid rush hour when traveling to the station, so the rail company ... From both Lorton and Sanford, the train will now depart at 4 p.m. ET instead of ...