Silver Meteor Train

Amtrak’s Silver Meteor route travels between New York City and Miami in about 28 hours, stopping at many vacation destinations and cities including Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC, Savannah, Jacksonville and Orlando. The train was first established in 1939, so even if not the most scenic, it is historic, and there are some great vintage photos and travel posters online. For a virtual ride, check out the Silver Meteor audio overview.

Things to Know

There is WiFi and new flexible dining option for sleeper car passengers
The Silver Star route stops at many of the same stations and is the only Florida route that stops in Lakeland, Tampa and Okeechobee.
If you’re heading to Disney World, you can exit the train at either the Orlando or Kissimmee Station — both are about 35-minute car ride away. Get off at the first station you encounter to speed up your journey (or if you want to avoid interstate driving and potential Orlando traffic, Kissimmee Station is the better option, especially if you are staying near Animal Kingdom)

Schedule

You can view current schedules via Google Maps or when booking your tickets. If you know your start and end stations, you can also use the Amtrak website to create a custom timetable.

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