The Palmetto is an 829-mile passenger train service operated by Amtrak. The Palmetto runs from New York City south to Savannah, GA via the Northeast Corridor, to Washington DC. Moving through Richmond VA, the Palmetto continues through Rocky Mount and Fayetteville NC and Charleston SC. The Palmetto follows the route of the Silver Meteor, but the latter continues from Savannah south to Miami, FL. Unlike other Silver Service trains, the Palmetto does not operate overnight, and does not offer sleeping accommodations or full dining service.
- Route Name - Palmetto
- Route Number - 48
- Train Numbers - 89 & 90
- Service - Daily
- Route Length - 829 Miles
- Route Travel Time - 14 Hours 20 Minutes
- Stations & States Served - 20 Stations, 10 States (including DC)
- FY07 Ridership - 156,998
- FY07 Ticket Revenue - $11,386,905
- FY07 On Time Performance - 24%
- Major Host - CSX
Palmetto Performance Update (PDF, 53 KB)
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