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Northeast route

Palmetto

New York, NY → Savannah, GA · 829 miles · 15h 30m

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Distance

829 miles

Journey time

15h 30m

Frequency

Daily

Top speed

110 mph

States served

10

About the Palmetto

A coach-and-business daytime alternative to the Silver Service trains, running the Atlantic seaboard from New York down to Savannah with generous legroom and a full café.

What makes this route worth taking

  • Business Class with 2-1 seating
  • Serves Charleston, Columbia and Savannah
  • Checked baggage available
  • A reliable, lower-cost seaboard option

Agent's tip

Charleston and Savannah hotel weekends drive demand — book 6 weeks out for spring.

Classes of service on this route

The Palmetto operates with Amfleet. Available accommodation:

Coach Business Class

This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage — and on many corridor services the upgrade costs less than $40.

States and provinces served

Stations along the route

#Station
1New York
2Newark
3Philadelphia
4Wilmington
5Baltimore
6Washington DC
7Richmond
8Petersburg
9Rocky Mount
10Fayetteville
11Dillon
12Florence
13Kingstree
14Charleston
15Yemassee
16Savannah

Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.

Booking the Palmetto

Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.

Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.

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