Amtrak to Orlando

You can reach downtown Orlando by train on two Amtrak routes: the Silver Meteor and the Floridian. Both are long-distance trains with coach seating and private sleeping accommodations, making them popular options for travelers heading to Florida. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of each route along with helpful tips for planning your Amtrak trip to Orlando.

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Amtrak Routes to Orlando

Silver Meteor

The Silver Meteor route travels along the East Coast between New York City and Miami. There are stops in cities including Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale. You can also board the train in the Carolinas and Georgia. View the full station list on the route guide to learn more.

Floridian

The Floridian starts and ends in Chicago and has stops in the Midwest, West Virginia, and the Southeast. Between Washington D.C. and Miami, the route is similar to the Silver Meteor. The main difference is that the Floridian stops in Tampa (the only stop near the Florida Gulf Coast). View the route guide to learn more.

Where is the Orlando Amtrak station?

Orlando Amtrak Station

The Orlando Amtrak station address is 1400 Sligh Boulevard (view map). It is next to the Orlando Regional Medical Center and the historic Delaney Park neighborhood. It is a 25-minute walk or 5-minute car ride to downtown Orlando.

Getting to theme parks from the station

Orlando’s many theme and water parks are within a 30-minute car ride from the Amtrak station. Choose from the following transportation options:

Lyft or Uber (easiest option)
Turo rental cars (a car can be left at the station for you)
Orlando Magical Rides (private shuttle)

Best hotels near the station

Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando/Downtown South and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando Downtown are the closest hotels to the Orlando Amtrak station. Walking time is about 7 minutes.
The Delaney Hotel is a 10-minute walk from the train station, and is a highly-rated boutique hotel.
There are also several hotels in downtown Orlando with good reviews: Aloft, AC Hotel, Grand Bohemian, and Embassy Suites.

Other things to know

The Amtrak Auto Train stops in Sanford, Florida (30-minute drive away from Orlando) if you would like to transport your car or other vehicle. Note that you must travel with a vehicle in order to book tickets on the Auto Train and extra fees apply.
Amtrak trains also stop in nearby Winter Park and Kissimmee as additional options for reaching the Orlando area in case your final destination is closer to one of these stations. Kissimmee has a charming train station and is closer to Disney World in terms of miles.