I posted this on the transportation board, but I'm sharing it here too as I know you all will commiserate!
Just got a call from Amtrak that they've cancelled the Autotrain for our travel date and the two days after. They said there's bridgework being done that weekend and the train will not be running. We tentatively rescheduled for the date prior, but I'm sure the train will be packed (we had to give up lower level coach seats as there were none available for the new date, only regular coach) and it will mean an extra hotel night, as our rental house won't be available till the following day.
So now we're thinking about driving. Definitely not my first choice -- my 3yo does not ride well -- but I can't see paying the cost of the train if it's not adding any convenience. I'm waiting for my inlaws to get home from their *other* vacation so we can decide how we're going to handle it (we had planned to all travel together).
Just when I thought I had it all figured out...!