Train travel is booming. In the last year, The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) has served 24+ million riders, and in 2023, Dallas’ Union Station served 8,851.
The more sustainable, often scenic, and middle seat-less cousin to flying, train travel could play a part in your next vacation — here’s how to do it locally.
Meet the Crescent
If you’re leaving from Greenville’s station, you’ll be riding on the Crescent with service from New York to New Orleans:
- WiFi | There is free WiFi, and you are allowed to use your phone the entire ride. Pro tip: Outlets are more accessible in first or business class + sleeper cars.
- Food + Drink | This train offers flexible dining (complimentary meals for private room travelers) + cafe service (snacks and drinks for purchase).
- Accommodations | The Crescent features coach seats + various private roomettes and bedrooms.
Where it takes you
Maybe you’ll take the midnight train, but you don’t wanna go just anywhere. Check out a few places you can get from Greenville. Prices may vary.
- Atlanta | ~3-hour trip | Coach: $42+ | Private rooms: $340+
- Washington, DC | ~11.5-hour trip | Coach: $106+ | Private rooms: $529+
- Philadelphia | ~14-hour trip | Coach: $132+ | Private rooms: $593+
First stop: The ticket counter
Purchase one-way tickets online or buy a pass. The $499 USA Rail Pass, for instance, gets you 10 rides over 30 days.
Next — getting to the station. Greenville’s includes daily and overnight parking.
Just down the track…
Potential for a high-speed rail service connecting Greenville to Charlotte + Atlanta is being studied.
