Palmetto — Schedules, Fares & Stops

The Palmetto connects New York, NY and Savannah, GA over a 829-mile route operated by Amtrak, calling at 15 stations across 10 states.

Quick Facts

Operator: Amtrak
Service type: Regional Intercity
Endpoints: New York ↔ Savannah
Distance: 829 mi
Frequency: Daily
Stations: 15
States served: 10 (NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, VA, NC, SC, GA)
Typical fare range: $58 – $235

Route guide

The Palmetto is a regional intercity service operated by Amtrak. Trains run Daily over 829 miles of mainline track between Moynihan Train Hall and Savannah, calling at 15 intermediate and terminal stations across 10 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: Wide pine-forest landscapes through eastern North Carolina; tidal estuaries entering Savannah.

History & service notes

The Palmetto operates as a daytime coach-only train descended from the Seaboard Air Line schedule of the same name. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the Palmetto includes amfleet I and II coaches with cafe car. 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 Savannah. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.

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.

From	To	Distance	Time	Fare
New York	Newark	59 mi	1h 21m	$26 – $104
Newark	Philadelphia	59 mi	1h 21m	$26 – $104
Philadelphia	Wilmington	59 mi	1h 21m	$26 – $104
Wilmington	Baltimore	59 mi	1h 21m	$26 – $104
Baltimore	Washington	59 mi	1h 21m	$26 – $104
Washington	Alexandria	59 mi	1h 21m	$26 – $104
Alexandria	Richmond	59 mi	1h 21m	$26 – $104
Richmond	Petersburg	59 mi	1h 21m	$26 – $104
Petersburg	Rocky Mount	59 mi	1h 21m	$26 – $104
Rocky Mount	Fayetteville	59 mi	1h 21m	$26 – $104
Fayetteville	Florence	59 mi	1h 21m	$26 – $104
Florence	Kingstree	59 mi	1h 21m	$26 – $104
Kingstree	North Charleston	59 mi	1h 21m	$26 – $104
North Charleston	Savannah	59 mi	1h 21m	$26 – $104
Newark	Savannah	770 mi	15h 34m	$56 – $225
New York	Philadelphia	118 mi	2h 32m	$28 – $114
Philadelphia	Savannah	711 mi	14h 23m	$53 – $215
New York	Wilmington	178 mi	3h 44m	$31 – $124

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 Savannah. The corridor passes through cities including New York, Newark, and Savannah, 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.

Trip planning tip. The Palmetto's lowest fares typically appear when booked 14 days or more in advance, and on midweek departures. Same-day "walk-up" fares are usually closer to the upper end of the range shown. Saver and Value buckets sell out first.