Crescent

The Crescent connects New York, NY and New Orleans, LA over a 1,377-mile route operated by Amtrak, calling at 22 stations across 12 states.

Route guide

The Crescent is a long-distance service operated by Amtrak. Trains run Daily over 1,377 miles of mainline track between Moynihan Train Hall and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, calling at 22 intermediate and terminal stations across 12 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: Piedmont rolling hills between Charlotte and Atlanta; the long stretch through the Tombigbee and Pearl River basins of central Mississippi.

History & service notes

The Crescent has run continuously between New York and New Orleans since 1891 (under various railroads), making it one of the oldest named trains in North American railroading. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the Crescent includes viewliner sleepers, Amfleet II coaches, diner-lounge, Genesis or Charger power. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.

Stops along the route

Stations are listed in geographical order from New York to New Orleans. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.

• Moynihan Train Hall — New York, NY NYP
• Newark Penn Station — Newark, NJ NWK
• William H. Gray III 30th Street Station — Philadelphia, PA PHL
• Joseph R. Biden Jr. Railroad Station — Wilmington, DE WIL
• Baltimore Penn Station — Baltimore, MD BAL
• Washington Union Station — Washington, DC WAS
• Alexandria, VA — Alexandria, VA ALX
• Manassas — Manassas, VA MSS
• Culpeper — Culpeper, VA COP
• Charlottesville Union Station — Charlottesville, VA CVS
• Lynchburg Kemper Street — Lynchburg, VA LYH
• Greensboro — Greensboro, NC GRO
• High Point — High Point, NC HPT
• Salisbury — Salisbury, NC SAL
• Charlotte — Charlotte, NC CLT
• Atlanta Peachtree — Atlanta, GA ATL
• Anniston — Anniston, AL ANN
• Birmingham — Birmingham, AL BHM
• Tuscaloosa — Tuscaloosa, AL TCL
• Meridian — Meridian, MS MEI
• Hattiesburg — Hattiesburg, MS HBG
• New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal — New Orleans, LA NOL

Sample fares & travel times

Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.

Connections & transfers

Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From New York, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at New Orleans. The corridor passes through cities including New York, Newark, and New Orleans, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.