Re: traveling on the auto train
It's a bit dated, but I did take the auto-train in 1990 from VA to FL. I loaded a Pontiac 6000, but do not recall any issues that risked the bumper. It was a nice ride -- they served dinner and had a bar car and an observation car. But you can bring a small cooler <wink>. It was a lot more spacious and comfortable than a plane. After that I just drove the NY to Ft Myers run 2-3 times a year.