The cheapest and fastest trains from Hilton Head, SC to New York, NY
Cheapest price
$161
Average price
$186
Fastest journey
15 h
Average duration
16 h 2 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
1120 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hilton Head, SC to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hilton Head, SC to New York, NY will cost around $186 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $161.
Of the 6 trains that leave Hilton Head, SC for New York, NY on Mon, May 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 1120 km distance in an average of 16 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 18 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
90 Palmetto8:23 AM15h00Yemassee Amtrak, Yemassee, SC11:23 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1611One-way0 transfers
90 Palmetto7:35 AM15h48Savannah Station, Savannah, GA11:23 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1631One-way0 transfers
40 Floridian · 196 Northeast Regional1:41 AM19h45Savannah Station, Savannah, GA9:26 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1641One-way1 transfer
98 Silver Meteor7:34 PM15h13Yemassee Amtrak, Yemassee, SC10:47 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$1981One-way0 transfers
98 Silver Meteor6:45 PM16h02Savannah Station, Savannah, GA10:47 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$2031One-way0 transfers
90 Palmetto8:23 AM15h00Yemassee Amtrak, Yemassee, SC11:23 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1611One-way0 transfers
98 Silver Meteor7:34 PM15h13Yemassee Amtrak, Yemassee, SC10:47 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$1981One-way0 transfers
90 Palmetto7:35 AM15h48Savannah Station, Savannah, GA11:23 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1631One-way0 transfers
98 Silver Meteor6:45 PM16h02Savannah Station, Savannah, GA10:47 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$2031One-way0 transfers
40 Floridian+
2122 Acela1:41 AM18h08Savannah Station, Savannah, GA7:49 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2251One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Hilton Head, SC to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hilton Head, SC to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $132. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $132, and a flight costs an average of $245.
Distance: 695 miles (1120 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$243 Average price Cheapest | $464 Average price | $163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 30m Average total duration 16h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration Fastest 6h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hilton Head, SC to New York, NY:
A train is $221 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hilton Head, SC to New York, NY costing on average $464 (€375).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 0m.
Tickets start at around $243 (€196) compared to roughly $163 (€132) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-80.20 (€-64.77). The journey takes 16h 0m versus 12h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Hilton Head, SC to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Hilton Head, SC to New York, NY trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:23 PM Hilton Head, SC | 15h00 | 3:23 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:34 PM Hilton Head, SC | 15h13 | 2:47 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hilton Head, SC to New York, NY
Trains from Hilton Head, SC to New York, NY run on average 6 times per day, taking around 16h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $132 (€106) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:34, the last at 20:34. The fastest train covers the 695 miles (1120 km) distance in 15h 0m.
Distance 695 miles (1120 km) |
Average train duration 16h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $132 (€106) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 15h 0m |
First train 1:34 AM |
Last train 8:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Hilton Head, SC to New York, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Hilton Head, SC and New York, NY from $132 (€106). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Hilton Head, SC to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hilton Head, SC to New York, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hilton Head, SC to New York, NY
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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