Southern US Train Routes

Multiple long-distance and regional trains travel in the Southern United States. Amtrak is the primary service provider, but there are also regional trains in Florida (Brightline, Tri-Rail, SunRail) and in Texas (Trinity Railway Express). New Orleans, Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston, Charlotte, Memphis and many cities in Texas and Florida are places you can travel to and from today. Learn more about train routes in the US South below.

Route	Popular Destinations
Auto Train	Lorton, VA and Sanford, FL
Brightline	Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando and Orlando Airport
Cardinal	Chicago, Indianapolis, Charleston WV, Charlottesville, DC, Philadelphia, NYC
Carolinian	Charlotte, Greensboro, Durham, Raleigh, Richmond, DC, Philadelphia, NYC
City of New Orleans	New Orleans, Jackson, Memphis, Chicago
Crescent	New Orleans, Birmingham, Atlanta, Charlottesville, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC
Floridian	Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Savannah, DC, Pittsburgh, Chicago
Heartland Flyer	Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
Mardi Gras	New Orleans, Biloxi, Mobile
Northeast Regional	Boston, Hartford, New Haven, NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC, Richmond, Norfolk
Palmetto	Savannah, Charleston SC, Richmond, DC, Philadelphia, NYC
Piedmont	Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Charlotte
Silver Meteor	Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston, DC, Philadelphia, NYC
Sunset Limited	New Orleans, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, Tucson, Maricopa (near Phoenix), Palm Springs, Los Angeles
Texas Eagle	Chicago, St. Louis, Little Rock, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Tucson, Maricopa (near Phoenix), Palm Springs, Los Angeles
Tri-Rail	Miami, Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Airport, Boca Raton, West Balm Beach
Trinity Railway Express	Dallas, Fortworth

FAQ

How frequent are Amtrak trains in the South?

Almost all Southern Amtrak routes have only one train per day in each direction. However, there are multiple departure and arrival times for the Piedmont in North Carolina and the Mardi Gras near the Gulf Coast.

Are there sleeper or overnight options on Southern Amtrak routes?

Yes. Long-distance trains that travel through the South have sleeper cars: Crescent, City of New Orleans, Cardinal, Silver Meteor, Floridian, Sunset Limited and the Texas Eagle.

What are the most scenic Amtrak routes in the South?

The Crescent and Sunset Limited routes are the most scenic in the South.

Which Southern Amtrak stations are worth visiting for tourism?

Some popular tourist-friendly stops include New Orleans, Memphis, Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston, Miami, Charlotte, Raleigh, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio. These stations provide access to major attractions, historic districts, and cultural landmarks.