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If you are here, you are planning a trip or have a reservation and want to know more about Auto Train rooms and where to find them.

This article should answer the fundamental questions and help you locate your room on the train. It also covers the sleeper car room types and the layout of the train, also known as the consist.

When do I get my coach seat assignment on the Amtrak Auto Train?

Coach class passengers will get seat assignments on their day of travel.

Solo travelers are often assigned a seat next to someone they may know. If you do not want that, consider upgrading to an Amtrak accommodation. You can always try the bid-up process.

If you are in a group of two or more, Amtrak will do its best to seat you all together.

Remember, if you are in these accommodations, you can access the coach passenger-only cafe car. At this time, there is no coach dining car.

Auto Train Rooms: Where is it?

If you want to find your room, look at your ticket and use the information for this section.

When you print your tickets, under the train number, date, etc., you will see a line showing your accommodation. You can also view them online or from the app.

The following section will tell you what kind of sleeper car you will be in and where it is in the train’s layout. Further down are diagrams of the different sleeper car layouts.

Remember that rooms have traditional dining meals, shower use, cafe car access, and more.

The Amtrak Auto Train layout.

The Southbound Auto Trian is 52, and the Northbound train is 53. Both trains follow the same schedule.

This layout can change at any time, based on information I had when publishing this article. Amtrak can add and subtract cars seasonally or based on equipment availability.

Auto Train room layouts

Below are Amtrak sleeper and coach car layouts.

Transdorm Sleeper

Regular Sleeper

Auto Train Deluxe Sleeper Room Layout

Auto Train Coach Car Layout

What side of the train is in my room?

Amtrak sleeper and coach cars can run in either direction, which makes it challenging to predict the orientation rooms. Typically, the bedroom side faces the direction of travel, but you may only be sure once you are on the train.

Baggage on the Auto Train

Amtrak does not offer checked bag service on this train because you can leave everything in your car. Remember that once you check your vehicle in, you can no longer access it.

Packing a small overnight bag and ensuring you pack any medications, medical devices, phones, chargers, or anything else you need for your trip would be best.

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A few extra tidbits on Auto Train rooms

Rooms are small on the train, so packing light is essential.

If this is your first ride on Amtrak, don’t forget to pack some entertainment for your ride.

And pay attention to Amtrak’s Auto Train Schedule to ensure you get your car checked in on time. Late vehicles are not accepted. Plus, there are some restrictions, so it is best to check that out before leaving for the stations!

Safe Travels!

Kev

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