Amtrak to Savannah

Three Amtrak routes travel to Savannah, Georgia: Palmetto, Silver Meteor and Floridian. These are primarily East Coast routes, but the temporary Floridian route also stops in the Midwest. Learn about more about each route below to plan your trip and use the Find Trains feature on the Amtrak.com homepage to view all your travel options.

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Palmetto

The Palmetto is a daytime train that travels between New York City and Savannah. Choose from coach or business class seats when booking your ticket – private accommodations are not available on this train. For food, there is a café car, but we highly recommend bringing food on the train. Arrival time in Savannah is after 9 p.m.

Silver Meteor

The Silver Meteor is an overnight train that travels between New York City and Miami. It has Viewliner sleeper cars, so you can book a roomette or bedroom if you want private sleeping accommodations. Meals are beverages and included in the ticket price if you choose one of these options. Otherwise, you can reserve a coach seat and purchase food in the café car (or bring your own food on board).

Southbound Silver Meteor trains arrive in Savannah early in the morning and northbound trains arrive early evening. If you are traveling from Florida, the Silver Meteor has the best arrival time in Savannah.

Floridian

Another option for reaching Savannah by train is the Floridian route. Trains travel between Chicago and Miami with many stops in between. Coach seats, roomettes and bedrooms are ticket options.

Other Things to Know

Downtown Savannah is not in walking distance of the Amtrak station. Rideshare is an easy transportation option after you arrive.
Savannah has one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the country as a warmer alternative to NYC, Boston, and Chicago.
Ghost tours are popular, and Savannah is a great place to visit in the fall (including around Halloween).
It’s very hot and humid in the summer, making fall and spring the best times to visit.
The Historic District is very walkable, so we recommend booking a vacation rental or hotel in that area.