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 where your room is on the train; plus, it covers the sleeper car room types and 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 have an excellent chance to be assigned a seat next to someone else. 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 on it 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.
52 Northbound Car Number | Car Type | 53 Southbound Car Number |
---|---|---|
XXXX | Trans-dorm Car (staff) | XXXX |
5245 | Superliner Sleeper | 5345 |
5243 | Superliner Sleeper | 5343 |
5241 | Superliner Delux Sleeper | 5341 |
Cafe | Sightseer Lounge/Cafe Car | Cafe |
Dining | Superliner Dining Car | Dining |
5240 | Delux Sleeper | 5340 |
5242 | Superliner Sleeper | 5342 |
5244 | Superliner Sleeper | 5344 |
5210 | Superliner Coach | 5310 |
5211 | Superliner Coach | 5311 |
5212 | Superliner Coach | 5312 |
5213 | Superliner Coach | 5313 |
Lounge | Coach Passengers Sightseer Lounge | Lounge |
Cafe | Cross-country Cafe Car | Cafe |
Auto Racks & Other Seasonal Cars |
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 cars are designed to run as push-pull cars, meaning they run in either direction.
Because of that, giving a definitive answer is challenging; you may not know until you get on the train.
Baggage on the Auto Train
Amtrak does not offer checked bag service because you can leave everything in your car.
Pack a small bag for your time on the train, leaving as much as possible in your car. This will give you more room in your accommodation. Bring your medications and medical devices because you cannot access anything once you check your vehicle.
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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