Silver Meteor — Schedules, Fares & Stops

The Silver Meteor connects New York, NY and Hialeah, FL over a 1,389-mile route operated by Amtrak, calling at 27 stations across 11 states.

Quick Facts

Operator: Amtrak
Service type: Long-Distance
Endpoints: New York ↔ Hialeah
Distance: 1,389 mi
Frequency: Daily (status varies; check Amtrak)
Stations: 27
States served: 11 (NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL)
Typical fare range: $98 – $490

Route guide

The Silver Meteor is a long-distance service operated by Amtrak. Trains run Daily (status varies; check Amtrak) over 1,389 miles of mainline track between Moynihan Train Hall and Miami, calling at 27 intermediate and terminal stations across 11 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: Coastal South Carolina low-country marshes between Charleston and Savannah.

History & service notes

Inaugurated by the Seaboard Air Line in 1939 as a streamlined diesel flagship, the Silver Meteor was among the first all-stainless-steel trains in revenue service in the United States. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the Silver Meteor includes viewliner II sleepers, Viewliner II diner, Amfleet II coaches. 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 Hialeah. 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	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
Newark	Philadelphia	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
Philadelphia	Wilmington	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
Wilmington	Baltimore	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
Baltimore	Washington	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
Washington	Alexandria	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
Alexandria	Richmond	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
Richmond	Petersburg	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
Petersburg	Rocky Mount	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
Rocky Mount	Fayetteville	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
Fayetteville	Florence	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
Florence	North Charleston	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
North Charleston	Savannah	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
Savannah	Jesup	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
Jesup	Jacksonville	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
Jacksonville	Palatka	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
Palatka	DeLand	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207
DeLand	Winter Park	53 mi	1h 14m	$41 – $207

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 Hialeah. The corridor passes through cities including New York, Newark, and Hialeah, 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 Silver Meteor'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.