How Long Should I Wait Before I Make Auto Train Reservations for Mid-Late January?

[Dakota 400]

My Winter plans are so unsettled presently. I intend to return North on the Auto Train in either mid or late January. I will want Sleeper service. I am thinking that the Snowbirds will not be Amtraking at that time. Therefore, it might be a bit easier to book a Roomette and my car closer to the time, i.e. October/November, for an Auto Train departure in January than it would be for an Auto Train in late Winter and Spring.

I'd appreciate advice as what to do. Thank you!

 

[chrsjrcj]

Going north in January should be a light load. When I rode in early December (going north), it was such a light load that they only had one dinner serving. Going south would be a different story.

 

[OBS]

Going north in January should be a light load. When I rode in early December (going north), it was such a light load that they only had one dinner serving. Going south would be a different story.

Absolutely correct. Especially mid month or later.

 

[Dakota 400]

Thanks for the responses to my concern. I am glad that you figured out what I wanted to know after I mangled the title of the thread and found that I couldn't correct it.

If I make an Auto Train reservation and then discover that I must cancel it, do the same Amtrak cancellation policies apply to the Auto Train as the other trains?

 

[pennyk]

I am glad that you figured out what I wanted to know after I mangled the title of the thread and found that I couldn't correct it.

Staff was able to correct it.