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Silver Meteor

New York to Miami down the coast — now the only New York–Florida sleeper train.

RouteNew York, NY – Miami, FL
OperatorAmtrak
DurationUp to 28+ hours (Amtrak Silver Service/Palmetto page); timetable 27h54–28h29
Distance1,389 miles
FrequencyDaily
SeasonYear-round

Now the ONLY New York–Florida sleeper train. Sister Silver Star is suspended into the Floridian (separate record); the 'Silver Service' brand for the pair was quietly discontinued in Nov 2024.

From the window

Direct coastal A-Line via Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA to Florida's Atlantic coast

Official Amtrak information for this service ↗

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✓ Last verified: November 2026