Amtrak Has A New Direct Train Route To Florida
Amtrak has launched a New Route Between Chicago and Miami This Fall. Everything you need to know about The Amtrak Floridian route will transport passengers from the Midwest to the Sunshine State…
Amtrak customers can now purchase tickets on the Floridian, a new temporary route offering a direct round-trip between Chicago and Miami
Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesAmtrak has launched a New Route Between Chicago and Miami This Fall.
Everything you need to know about The Amtrak Floridian route will transport passengers from the Midwest to the Sunshine State in 47 hours.
Yes, In As Little As 47 Hours, You Could Be On A Beach In Miami
(Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)Trip to Florida by Train (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
The call it, the Floridian, the temporary long-distance Amtrak route will launch daily service on November 10, 2024. It combines the existing routes, making intermediate stops in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa.
“Our members have had a long-standing dream of restoring a one-seat ride from the Midwest to Florida, and we’re thrilled that a new generation of American passengers will be able to experience this service for themselves,” Jim Mathews, President & CEO of the Rail Passengers Association said in a news release.
How Soon Can I Book A Train Ride To Florida?
The Floridian train departs from the City of Chicago’s Union Station at 6:40 p.m. each day. Passengers spend the first night on board, arrive in Washington, D.C., the next day, and then continue traveling south. About 24 hours in, riders spend a second night on the train and arrive in Florida the following morning. An amazing total of just 47 hours after its departure, the train will finally pull into Miami around 6 p.m.
Is Amtrak Outrageously Expensive?
Just Think 47 hours you could be in Miami (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)
Coach fares start at $113 one-way with first-class rooms priced upwards of $1,500. You can book Amtrak Floridian tickets here.
Like all Amtrak long-distance trains, travelers can break up the trip and spend the night in fun cities, but that will require booking a ticket for each leg of the journey.
You can upgrade to a private room in first class: a roomette with shared shower access and two reclining seats that convert into upper and lower beds, or a Bedroom, which is twice the size and has an in-room restroom and shower. For the most spacious arrangement, you can combine two adjacent Bedrooms, wink, wink.
Advantage Of Trains vs Airplanes
Why is a train better than a plane?
Most trains don't require check-ins, security pat-downs, or bare-minimum baggage limitations. The food they serve on a train is infinitely better than on a plane (some rail carriers have legit chefs crafting menus). The clouds are cool, but the views from the train are cooler, especially now with the Fall colors.
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