Crescent
New York, NY → New Orleans, LA · 1377 miles · 30h
1377 miles
30h
Daily
110 mph
13
About the Crescent
Manhattan to the Mississippi Delta in a single night and a day. The Crescent is the classic Southern overnight — Pullman-style sleeping car service, a proper dining car, and a slow reveal of the Piedmont, Atlanta and Alabama.
What makes this route worth taking
- Traditional dining included with sleeper fares
- Overnight roomettes with private washbasin
- Serves Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans
- Best rail approach to Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest
Agent's tip
Roomettes on the Crescent sell out first for Friday and Sunday departures — call midweek for the widest choice.
Classes of service on this route
The Crescent operates with Viewliner II sleepers + Amfleet II. Available accommodation:
Sleeping-car fares on this route include all meals for everyone in the room, priority boarding, station lounge access where available and a dedicated car attendant. Once meals are priced separately, the gap between coach and a Roomette narrows considerably — and for two people travelling together it frequently closes entirely.
States and provinces served
Stations along the route
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | New York |
| 2 | Philadelphia |
| 3 | Baltimore |
| 4 | Washington DC |
| 5 | Charlottesville |
| 6 | Lynchburg |
| 7 | Danville |
| 8 | Greensboro |
| 9 | Charlotte |
| 10 | Spartanburg |
| 11 | Greenville |
| 12 | Clemson |
| 13 | Toccoa |
| 14 | Gainesville |
| 15 | Atlanta |
| 16 | Anniston |
| 17 | Birmingham |
| 18 | Tuscaloosa |
| 19 | Meridian |
| 20 | Laurel |
| 21 | Hattiesburg |
| 22 | Picayune |
| 23 | Slidell |
| 24 | New Orleans |
Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.
Booking the Crescent
Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.
