Commercial air travel is strictly prohibited across almost all Old Order Amish church districts due to concerns over luxury, pride, and rapid detachment from community life. For cross-country journeys, the Amish rely heavily on passenger trains and charter buses.
The Amtrak Connection
Amtrak passenger trains are a primary mode of long-distance transit. Entire Amish families frequently book train routes connecting Pennsylvania and Ohio to winter destinations or western states, enjoying the unhurried pace that aligns well with their lifestyle.
Pinecraft, Florida: The Amish Vacation Village
During winter months, thousands of Amish and Mennonite travelers ride charter buses down to Pinecraft, a small neighborhood in Sarasota, Florida. Here, visitors rent small cottages, ride adult tricycles, play shuffleboard, and socialize without horse buggies or farm chores.