How to Book Train Travel From Jacksonville to Orlando
Book your next trip from Jacksonville to Orlando by train, see Disneyworld and give the whole family a fun way to visit Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
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Instructions
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Prepare for Train Travel
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Use the postal system. Cut down on keeping up with confirmation numbers and paperwork. Have your tickets mailed to you.
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Plan your trip for the off season. Fares increase during travel times with more passenger demand. The summer season is considered a high traffic season in Orlando.
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Bring a movie. The train ride from Jacksonville to Orlando is approximately 3 hours. Watch one movie and you will be there.
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Rent a car. If you decide to drive during your trip in Orlando, you will find a rental car service at the Orlando train station. Call with your reservation number when you get to the station and a shuttle will pick you up.
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Be on the lookout for extra charges. For instance, the hotels around Disneyworld have a lot of bike trails; however, when you book your train ticket, the cost to bring your bike will be more.
Explore the Orlando Train Station and Nearby Areas
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Play some golf. There are several golf courses that are only blocks away from the train station.
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Take in a museum. Orlando's Manello Folk Art Museum is located downtown with discounts for children and seniors.
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Investigate festivals. There are festivals that take place all year long in downtown Orlando. Find the time of year that suits you and let the entire family enjoy the local flavor.
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Tips & Warnings
Explore the adventures going on throughout the year close to the station. The Orlando train station is conveniently located in downtown Orlando for easy access to the city's local events.
Traveling by car is only necessary to get to accommodations from the train station. Use the monorail or shuttle systems provided by the hotels once you get there.
Call Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit the link below.
Orlando is a big city. You'll need access to a vehicle if you are not going to be visiting the theme park.
Be cash friendly. Disneyworld is a cash environment, and ATM machines are not available on board the train.
The Thruway Motorcoach, which allows you to travel without any stops, is no longer available on the train that travels to Orlando.
Orlando can be dangerous. The neighborhoods around the train station have had a history of robberies. Be especially careful at night.
