Booking assistance
Compare dates, routes and seating. Get assistance with the booking process and the details that matter.
SMART TRAIN TRIPS / US RAIL TRAVEL
Your next train journey.
A little simpler.
Independent help with train bookings, changes, cancellations and travel planning across the United States. Talk through your options with a person before taking the next step.
Independent assistance. Separate service fees may apply.
From planning to departure.
A conversation that gets you moving.
Reservation changes
Discuss new travel dates, passenger details and accommodation options for an existing reservation.
Cancellations & refunds
Get help with cancellation steps and understand which refund conditions apply to your ticket.
Virginia to Florida. Bring your car.
FEATURED JOURNEY / AUTO TRAIN
Lorton ↔ Sanford
Travel overnight between Northern Virginia and Central Florida with your eligible vehicle. Start with the route, then plan your room, vehicle check-in and onward journey.
Useful for travelers near Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland, as well as Sanford, Orlando and nearby Central Florida communities.
Explore the Auto Train guide →VIRGINIALorton
Overnight passenger + vehicle journey
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Here’s how we help.
Tell us about your trip
Have your route, dates, passenger count and main questions ready.
Review options & fees
We explain the assistance available and any separate service fee before you decide.
Confirm the next step
We help with the process. Final availability, ticketing and operator policies remain with the railway.
A few things worth knowing.
Are you the official train operator?
No. Smart Train Trips is an independent assistance service operated by GO FOR SOLUTION. You can also book or contact the railway operator directly.
Do you assist with journeys outside the US?
Our service focuses on train journeys within the United States.
Can you help with Auto Train reservations?
Yes. We assist with booking, change and cancellation processes, as well as route, vehicle and accommodation planning. Outcomes depend on operator availability and ticket rules.
Is there a separate assistance fee?
Any assistance fee is separate from operator charges and will be explained before assistance begins. You may choose not to proceed.
INDEPENDENT ASSISTANCE / UNITED STATES
Let’s talk about your trip.
Bookings, changes, cancellations or a little guidance along the way.
Call 1-855-622-3804Any assistance fee is separate from operator charges and will be explained before assistance begins. You may choose not to proceed.