We were the very last two cars on our last trip and waited 3 hours for them. We have always had to wait a long time. How can we without paying an extra fee get our cars in a reasonable amount of time?

After being the last vehicle off the first couple of times ... We now pay the priority fee. Though we were usually within the first 5 cars on line when they opened the gate. AutoTrain says it's totally random, but it has to be a little bit FILO (First In - Last Out), I just cannot fathom how they could possibly queue all those cars and truely randomly pull them into the carriers. That would take too long & be a logistical nightmare. IF they admitted to FILO ... everyone would be showing up at 1:45 ! JMHO ;-)

There is no way..unless u pay for priority

There is no way to get your vehicle sooner without paying the priority fee

It's basically random on how they unload so just luck you were last.

It all depends on where they break the carriers and how fast the workers work. My understanding is Sanford has 5 ramps to load cars n lorton has 4. If your last ask if you get a free trip, we did ask, didnt get a free trip but got a insulated lunch bag :)