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Long distance route

Silver Service

New York, NY → Florida · 1400 miles · 27–31h

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Distance

1400 miles

Journey time

27–31h

Frequency

Daily

Top speed

110 mph

States served

11

About the Silver Service

The umbrella name for the Silver Meteor and Silver Star — Amtrak's twin Florida overnights and the busiest sleeping-car market in the country.

What makes this route worth taking

  • Two daily departures to choose from
  • Coastal and inland routings
  • Roomettes, bedrooms and family rooms
  • Meals included in sleeper fares

Travel tip

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Classes of service on this route

The Silver Service operates with Viewliner II. Available accommodation:

Coach Roomette Bedroom

Sleeping-car fares on long-distance routes typically include meals for everyone in the room, along with priority boarding, station lounge access where available and a dedicated car attendant. Inclusions vary by route and change without notice, so confirm what your fare covers with the carrier.

States and provinces served

Stations along the route

#Station
1New York
2Philadelphia
3Washington DC
4Richmond
5Savannah
6Jacksonville
7Orlando
8Miami

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 directly with the carrier before you travel.

Planning a journey on the Silver Service

Fares on Amtrak routes move in tiers that generally only step upward, so booking once your dates are firm is usually cheaper than waiting. Sleeping-car accommodation is capped per car and tends to sell out well ahead of coach on this kind of route.

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