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How to get to Selma by train
- Routes
- 32
- Trips per day
- 69
- train lines
- 3
- Stations
- 1
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Popular train stations in Selma:
- 500 E Railroad St
What train companies travel to Selma, NC?
Located in North Carolina, Selma is accessible by train from 32 other cities. You can choose from 69 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Selma on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Selma are also available.
Train companies serving Selma
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 70 | 9 hr, 17 min | CZK 2,714.54 |
| Amtrak Carolinian | 24 | 6 hr, 51 min | CZK 2,207.60 |
| Amtrak Palmetto | 21 | 7 hr, 28 min | CZK 1,903.92 |
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.
Which train carrier has the best service to Selma?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Selma by train with Amtrak Carolinian, giving it a 5 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Carolinian had the most comfortable train service to Selma, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Amtrak Carolinian at 4.2 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Selma punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Carolinian has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to Selma, rating it 4.7 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
CZK 129.87 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Selma, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Selma. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Selma was CZK 129.87.
Cheapest Price
CZK 129.87
The main train station in Selma is 500 E Railroad St. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Selma.
The closest airport to Selma is Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI), located 31.2 miles from the city center of Selma.
Selma ranks number 13 among the most popular train destinations in North Carolina. Selma ranks number 306 among train destinations in the country. Selma ranks number 9 in North Carolina by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 43 direct train schedules arriving in Selma each day.
The population of Selma is 6,307. It ranks number 17 by population in North Carolina. It ranks number 420 by population in the country.
A short train trip to Selma, under 60 miles, can cost as little as CZK 129.87. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to Selma starts at CZK 411.26. A longer trip by train to Selma can be as cheap as CZK 1,082.27. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as CZK 584.42.
People who take the train to Selma are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Selma easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Selma is 500 E Railroad St, located just 0.4 miles away. Select 500 E Railroad St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Selma. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 hr, 21 min | CZK 4,114.12 |
| Washington, DC | 5 hr, 42 min | CZK 1,446.12 |
| Cary | 4 hr, 21 min | CZK 344.59 |
| Charlotte | 7 hr, 20 min | CZK 1,031.61 |
| Greensboro | 5 hr, 44 min | CZK 772.52 |
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