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Trips per day46
train lines3
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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 29 other cities. You can choose from 46 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

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak7514h 13m€134.09
Amtrak Carolinian235h 29m€69.58
Amtrak Palmetto185h 38m€68.36

  • 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 Wilson?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Wilson by train with Amtrak Palmetto giving them a 4.6 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Palmetto had the most comfortable train service to Wilson taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Palmetto offers. They rate Amtrak Palmetto 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

€5.50 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Wilson, 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 Wilson. In the last month, trains from Selma to Wilson had the lowest average price at €8.25.

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.

Wilson ranks number 9 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 205 in United States. Wilson ranks number 11 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Wilson via train service. On average 41 direct daily train trips serve Wilson.
The population of Wilson is 49643. Wilson ranks number 12 in terms of population in North Carolina and number 254 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Wilson range from €5 for a short trip to Wilson, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Wilson starts at , and a longer trip by train to Wilson can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €17.
People who take the train to Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson is 401 E Nash St, located just 0.4 miles away. Select 401 E Nash St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Wilson. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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