Introduction to the Amtrak Crescent Train
Crescent is an Intercity rail service offered by Amtrak. It first started service in 1891. The Crescent is responsible for taking about 202,000 to their final destinations.
The Crescent operates along the Northeastern and Southeastern United States between New York City and New Orleans.
What to Expect on Amtrak Crescent?
The Crescent runs a total of 1377 miles between its starting point, New York City, and its point of termination, New Orleans.
This Intercity Rail travels at an average speed of miles per hour. The overall trip from start to finish takes about 32 hours. The Crescent runs trips daily and 7 trips per week.
Accommodations provided by the Crescent
Crescent offers seating for 303 passengers.
This train also has a viewliner roomette, viewliner bedroom, viewliner bedroom suite, viewliner accessible bedroom sleeper car due to its long trip duration.
The Crescent provides food options in the dining car & lounge cafe car.
What are the Major Stops on the Crescent?
The Crescent starts in New York City and terminates in New Orleans. In between, Crescent makes the following stop at these major locations.
- New York – New York Penn Station. This is where the Cresent service begins.
- Philadelphia, Pennslyvania – 30th Street Station
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Washington D.C – Washington Union Station
- Charlotte, North Carolina – Charlotte Station
- Atlanta, Georgia – Atlanta PeachTree Station
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Tuscaloosa Station
- Slidell, Louisana – Slidell Station
- New Orleans, Louisana – New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. This is where the Cresent service ends.
How Much Does it Cost to Ride on the Crescent?
A normal fare onboard the Crescent will cost you between $174.00 and $580.00, depending on which type of seat you decide to purchase.
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