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How to get to Wilson by train
Routes | 23 |
Trips per day | 42 |
train lines | 3 |
Stations | 1 |
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About Wilson
Wilson, North Carolina, was historically known as the World's Greatest Tobacco Market. The city is located in Wilson County, home to the eponymous Wilson Botanical Gardens, Wilson Rose Garden, and Lake Wilson. The city also offers several attractions to delight history enthusiasts, like the Imagination Station Science & History Museum and the Freeman Round House of African-American History. Catch a game at local Fleming Stadium, or visit off-season to walk through the NC Baseball Museum on-site. Wilson is also known for its wind-powered sculptures in the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park.
Wilson's bars and clubs comprise a fun nightlife and entertainment scene. The city features brewing companies, tequila bars, and wineries so you can have a good time no matter your drink of choice. The best spots for music, shopping, art, and food are in Historic Downtown Wilson.
You can easily travel to Wilson by train or bus from over 30 other cities. Residents and visitors ride the Amtrak Palmetto and Amtrak Carolinian trains or hop on the Tornado Bus, Wanda Coach, and El Expreso Bus. Wilson also features an on-demand micro-transit service called RIDE and is a bicycle-friendly community.
What train companies travel to Wilson, North Carolina?
Located in North Carolina, Wilson is accessible by train from 23 other cities. You can choose from 42 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Wilson on Wanderu. Amtrak Carolinian usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Wilson are also available..
Train companies serving Wilson
Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 59 | 12h 14m | PLN 443.60 |
Amtrak Carolinian | 22 | 5h 6m | PLN 256.24 |
Amtrak Palmetto | 20 | 5h 20m | PLN 218.51 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
The Amtrak Carolinian is a passenger train service which connects New York City and Washington, DC to some of the most charming destinations in North Carolina. The Carolinian boasts seats with extra legroom, free WiFi, power outlets, and snacks available in the Café car.
The Palmetto is an Amtrak train service that runs a total of 829 miles from New York City to Savannah, GA, connecting 20 cities from the Northeast to the Southeast along the way. Traveling is comfortable on the Palmetto, thanks to the train’s free WiFi, power outlets, and seating with extra legroom.
Which train carrier has the best service to Wilson?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Wilson by train with Amtrak Palmetto giving them a 4.7 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Carolinian had the most comfortable train service to Wilson taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Carolinian offers. They rate Amtrak Carolinian a 3.9 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Wilson punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Palmetto has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Wilson, rating them a 4.4 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in Wilson is 401 E Nash St. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Wilson.
Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Petersburg | 4h 9m | PLN 137.48 |
Woodbridge | 10h 20m | PLN 503.16 |
Richmond | 4h 6m | PLN 135.75 |
Norfolk | 7h 55m | PLN 193.98 |
Philadelphia | 7h 40m | PLN 340.74 |
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