Amtrak stations in South Carolina
Charleston and Columbia sit on the busy Florida seaboard route, while the Crescent serves the upstate at Greenville and Clemson.
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Rail travel in South Carolina
Charleston and Columbia sit on the busy Florida seaboard route, while the Crescent serves the upstate at Greenville and Clemson.
Principal stations
Routes serving South Carolina
Full route guides for South Carolina
| Route | Endpoints | Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent | New York, NY → New Orleans, LA | 30h |
| Palmetto | New York, NY → Savannah, GA | 15h 30m |
| Silver Meteor | New York, NY → Miami, FL | 27h 30m |
| Silver Star | New York, NY → Miami, FL | 31h |
| Auto Train | Lorton, VA → Sanford, FL | 17h 30m |
| Floridian | Chicago, IL → Miami, FL | 46h |
| Silver Service | New York, NY → Florida | 27–31h |
Planning rail travel in South Carolina
Fares in and out of South Carolina generally move in tiers that only step upward, and sleeping-car space on long-distance services through the state tends to sell out well ahead of coach. Step-free access varies considerably between staffed stations and unstaffed halts, so it is worth confirming before you travel.
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Station counts, hub designations and route lists reflect our understanding at the time of publication. Carriers add, suspend and reroute services regularly. Confirm current details with your agent before travelling.
