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About Amtrak Silver Service

The Silver Service is an Amtrak train line that runs from New York City to Miami, connecting the largest cities in the Mid-Atlantic region with key destinations in the South and various places across the Sunshine State.

Two trains, the Silver Meteor and Silver Star, collectively comprise the Silver Service. Both trains run the length of the coast from New York to Miami and vice versa. On average, the Silver Service carries more than 700,000 passengers per year, making it one of the most popular long-distance train routes in the U.S.

Spanning over 1,300 miles, it will take up to 28 hours to ride the entire train route from end to end. That’s why, trains on the Silver Service line come equipped with a variety of sleeper cars that travellers taking an overnight train can choose from.

Silver Meteor and Silver Star train tickets are available from as little as SEK 118.93 for shorter trips and cost as much as SEK 17,363.68 for longer trips and last-minute bookings. Amtrak has been an official Wanderu partner since 2015, which means you can safely book your Silver Service train trip in advance on Wanderu and rest easy knowing you scored cheap train tickets with ease.

Contact Amtrak Silver Service

Phone number:
1 (800) 872-7245

Amtrak Silver Service Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Toilet
  • Extra legroom
  • Loyalty rewards
  • Power points
  • Snacks
  • Wifi

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Amtrak Silver Service train coverage

Daily Trips
377
stations
33
cities
33
countries
1
  • United States

What travellers are saying about Amtrak Silver Service

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Amtrak Silver Service had to say about their travel experience.

Travelling During COVID-19

  • “They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
    86%

Onboard Experience

  • “The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
    80%
  • “I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
    88%
  • “Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
    93%
  • “The train got there on time.”
    76%
  • “Seats were really comfy and spacious”
    93%
  • “The train was almost suspiciously clean”
    91%

Amtrak Silver Service reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for Amtrak Silver Service Based on 1,069 reviews

4.7

Ratings (Out of 5)

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Amtrak Silver Service passenger reviews

  • Maria3 October 2026Winter Haven – Miami

    Pros The good atmospheree Cons I found every thing fine Tips That enjoy travel with Amtrak

  • Lucia29 September 2026Petersburg – Savannah

    Pros On time and staff helpful Cons It's always freezing on train, but I understand why! Tips N/A

  • Alicia9 September 2026Fort Lauderdale – Orlando

    Pros Great experience and it was time using Amtrak Tips No

  • Christine20 August 2026New York – Winter Park

    Pros The attendant Giuseppe? was very friendly and pleasant. Answered all questions politely and very accommodating. Train 97. A huge improvement from my way to New York on 7/27 Train 98. Cons While I loved the roominess of the foot space in the front, the seats did not recline much which made for an uncomfortable head rest, coupled with the train horn blowing nonstop throughout the night, made it impossible to sleep. Tips Take a neck pillow

  • Doris19 August 2026Winter Park – Jacksonville

    Pros Easy travel for one Cons Contact if train is cancelled

Amtrak Silver Service Routes & Network

Amtrak Silver Service’s train network features 805 train routes that connect 33 cities serving 33 stations. On average, Amtrak Silver Service performs about 377 train trips every day. The top cities to which Amtrak Silver Service offers the highest number of daily train service include Orlando and Miami.

Top Cities Served by Amtrak Silver Service
CityDaily TripsEarliest trainLatest train
Orlando221:2723:55
Miami161:2722:23
West Palm Beach111:2723:55
Washington, DC211:2923:57
Jacksonville161:2723:55
New York191:2923:57
Fort Lauderdale133:1821:49
Winter Park211:2723:55
Kissimmee131:2723:55

Amtrak Silver Service Cancellation Policy

All Amtrak Silver Service tickets can be cancelled for a full refund within the first 24 hours after purchase. If more than 24 hours have passed, the cancellation policy and change fee structure for Amtrak bookings depend on the type of fare you purchased:

Saver Fare tickets: A 25% fee applies for any changes. If you cancel the trip, you will receive an eVoucher worth 75% of the original ticket price.

Value Fare tickets: No change fees and fully refundable up to 15 or more days before departure. If cancelled less than 14 days before departure, a 25% cancellation fee applies.

Flexible, Business and Premium Fare tickets: No change fees and fully refundable if cancelled or changed before departure.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable after the train has departed, so be sure to make your updates as soon as possible if your travel plans change.

If your Amtrak Silver Service ticket is eligible for change or cancellation, you can do that by calling Amtrak’s customer service phone number at 1 (800) 872-7245. To cancel or change your booking online, simply go to www.amtrak.com and click on the “Modify Trip” tab in the upper right corner.

Wanderu also offers an affordable trip protection option by Allianz Global Assistance that you can purchase when booking your tickets. In addition to 24-hour assistance during your trip and coverage for lost or damaged baggage, trip protection can help you get your money back in case you need to cancel or change your trip. You can file a claim to have any Amtrak change or cancellation fees reimbursed if you cannot travel due to covered reasons such as illness, extreme weather, or required work shifts.

Amtrak Silver Service Baggage Policy

Hand Luggage

  • One (1) personal item – max. weight: 25 lbs (12 kg), max. dimensions: 14 x 11 x 7 in (35 x 28 x 18 cm)

  • Two (2) hand luggage items – max. weight: 50 lbs (23 kg), max. dimensions: 28 x 22 x 14 in (71 x 56 x 35 cm)

Additional Hand Luggage Rules:

  • Pushchairs and car seats do not count toward the hand luggage limit.

  • Overweight bags must be repacked so they are under 50 lbs. Boxes may be purchased at staffed stations to aid in repacking.

  • A $20 excess baggage fee will be charged for each hand luggage and personal item above the quantity and size limits. A maximum of two excess bags are permitted per passenger.

Checked Baggage

  • Two (2) items for free – max. weight: 50 lbs (23 kg), max. dimensions: 75 in / 191 cm (length + width + height)

  • Up to two (2) additional items: $20 fee per item

  • Oversized baggage (76-100 inches total): $20 fee per item

Not all Amtrak Silver Service routes offer checked baggage service. Check ahead before travelling.

Additional Checked Baggage Rules:

  • Your luggage should be checked at least 45 minutes before the train departs.

  • ID tags are required for all luggage.

  • All luggage must be in containers that are suitable for transport (storage tubs and plastic bags are not allowed).

Special Items

  • Bicycles up to 50 lbs (23 kg) may be checked for $20.

  • Folding bikes (max 34 x 15.5 x 48 inches / 86 x 39 x 122 cm) can be carried on board for free.

  • Skis & snowboards count as checked baggage if under 50 lbs (23 kg) and 75 linear inches (191 cm).

  • Wheelchairs, walkers, and CPAP machines can be brought onboard for free.

For more information, check out Amtrak's Baggage Policy page.

Amtrak Silver Service Train Guide & FAQs

The Silver Meteor and Silver Star are the two trains that comprise the Amtrak Silver Service. Both trains travel between New York and Miami but take slightly different routes. The Silver Meteor’s route is 1,389 miles long while the Silver Star has a longer route at 1,522 miles.

The main difference between the two trains is that they stop at different cities in North Carolina and South Carolina. The Amtrak Silver Meteor stays along the coast, stopping in Fayetteville, NC, Florence, SC, and Charleston, SC while the Amtrak Silver Star passes through Raleigh, NC and Columbia, SC. The Silver Star also makes an additional stop in Tampa, Florida.

Yes, Amtrak Silver Service offers WiFi on their trains. Although most trips with Amtrak Silver Service will have WiFi as advertised, some trains might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a film just to play it safe. Amtrak Silver Service WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge-watch your favourite show.

Yes, there are power sockets onboard Amtrak Silver Service trains. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbour might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power sockets, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a USB power adapter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.

Since Amtrak Silver Service might sometimes use replacement train vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend bringing a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.

On a typical day, Amtrak Silver Service has 377 scheduled train trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

No, Amtrak Silver Service does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.

Yes, Amtrak Silver Service requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the train. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.

Yes, there are bathrooms on Amtrak Silver Service trains. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.

Amtrak Silver Service provides snacks to satisfy your hunger during your travels. Be sure to pack a credit card and some cash in case you get hungry.

Amtrak Silver Service does not require a printed ticket to board the train. Instead, an eTicket is sent to you by email when you make your reservation. You can use your smartphone to show this eTicket to the ticketing agent as you board.

Amtrak Silver Service goes the extra distance to deliver premium features to its customers.

Do you find yourself squished in a regular seat or just love having extra room to sprawl out? Well you’re in luck as Amtrak Silver Service offers extra legroom seating. Since there is no standard of what extra legroom is, the extra space you get may vary between train lines, but getting extra is always good.

Yes, Amtrak Silver Service allows minors 13-16 years of age to travel unaccompanied, with restrictions. Children aged 12 and under must travel with another person who is at least 18 years old.

Tickets for unaccompanied minors cannot be booked online and must be booked by calling Amtrak at +1 (800) 872-7245.

Cheap Amtrak Silver Service tickets recently found on Wanderu

With 377 trips per day on Amtrak Silver Service, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter, and Amtrak Silver Service tickets start at just SEK 118.93. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.

How do I get the best deal on Amtrak Silver Service tickets?

Wanderu is the best place to score cheap Amtrak Silver Service tickets. Wanderu offers the lowest available fares every day and charges no extra booking fees. Plus, you can compare Amtrak Silver Service prices with trips offered by other train companies to be sure you’re getting the best deal on your tickets!

Pro travellers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by travelling on weekdays instead of weekends.

When you’re ready to book, type your departure city and destination city in the search bar above, select your travel date, and let Wanderu work its magic to show you all of the best coach and train ticket prices available for your trip. Pick the ticket that’s best for your budget, schedule, and preferences, and complete the booking right on Wanderu to secure your great deal.

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