Amtrak Stations
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Disclaimer: TARP is not affiliated with Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. The information we provide on Amtrak stations and services is merely to provide assistance and advice. For official Amtrak information, including schedules, fares, and reservations, log on to www.amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL.
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Amtrak Stations in Tennessee
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Memphis and Newbern (Dyersburg) are the only Amtrak rail stations in the Volunteer State.
Both served by the City of New Orleans (58 & 59) with service from Chicago to New Orleans and cities in between including Champaign/Urbana, IL; Carbondale, IL; Jackson, MS; and several smaller towns.
The City of New Orleans is a full-service long-distance train with coaches and first class sleepers, dining and lounge cars, and checked baggage service.
Both served by the City of New Orleans (58 & 59) with service from Chicago to New Orleans and cities in between including Champaign/Urbana, IL; Carbondale, IL; Jackson, MS; and several smaller towns.
- Same-day connections are available in Chicago to multiple train routes that connect the nation;
- Service to and from St. Louis is provided by a shuttle van at Carbondale, Illinois.
- Direct bus connections are available at Jackson, MS to and from Hattiesburg, MS, Gulfport, MS, and Mobile, AL.
- Direct bus connections are also available at New Orleans for Baton Rouge
The City of New Orleans is a full-service long-distance train with coaches and first class sleepers, dining and lounge cars, and checked baggage service.
Memphis, TN
545 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103.
Memphis Central Station is a downtown landmark with a boutique hotel, theater, and other fine features in additiona to a full-service Amtrak facility.
Parking directions and advice: There 2019 redevelopment of Memphis Central Station replaced a relatively large and free long-term parking lot with a small (only 8 spaces) and expensive parking lot for rail passengers! TARP is in contact with Amtrak and MATA officials to correct this terrible oversight!
Please note: due to the popularity of the train and the lack of long-term parking, TARP advises all outbound rail passengers to make other downtown parking arrangements or arrange a ride to the station!
545 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103.
Memphis Central Station is a downtown landmark with a boutique hotel, theater, and other fine features in additiona to a full-service Amtrak facility.
Parking directions and advice: There 2019 redevelopment of Memphis Central Station replaced a relatively large and free long-term parking lot with a small (only 8 spaces) and expensive parking lot for rail passengers! TARP is in contact with Amtrak and MATA officials to correct this terrible oversight!
Please note: due to the popularity of the train and the lack of long-term parking, TARP advises all outbound rail passengers to make other downtown parking arrangements or arrange a ride to the station!
Newbern, TN
108 Jefferson Street, Newbern, Tennessee 38059 (near Dyersburg)
The Amtrak station at Newbern is a handsome facility with free parking, an enclosed waiting room, restrooms, and barrier-free access between the station, the parking lot, and the tracks. Trains call at Newbern/Dyersburg at unusual nighttime hours, but the facility is low-crime thanks to the Newbern Police Department right across the street.
Parking directions and advice: There's a parking lot beside the Newbern station for short and long-term parking.
Ticketing/Baggage instructions and advice: The Newbern station is unstaffed and does not have ticketing or checked baggage service. When you make your reservation with Amtrak, you can print an e-Ticket from your home or office computer or you can display your eTicket barcode using your Smartphone.
You will need to pack lightly when traveling to or from Newbern/Dyersburg. Carry-on luggage is limited to two-pieces per ticketed passenger (not counting purses, laptop computers, or diaper bags) that cannot exceed 50 pounds per piece. If you must travel with extra luggage, consider driving to Memphis or to Carbondale, Illinois where checked baggage service is available.
108 Jefferson Street, Newbern, Tennessee 38059 (near Dyersburg)
The Amtrak station at Newbern is a handsome facility with free parking, an enclosed waiting room, restrooms, and barrier-free access between the station, the parking lot, and the tracks. Trains call at Newbern/Dyersburg at unusual nighttime hours, but the facility is low-crime thanks to the Newbern Police Department right across the street.
Parking directions and advice: There's a parking lot beside the Newbern station for short and long-term parking.
Ticketing/Baggage instructions and advice: The Newbern station is unstaffed and does not have ticketing or checked baggage service. When you make your reservation with Amtrak, you can print an e-Ticket from your home or office computer or you can display your eTicket barcode using your Smartphone.
You will need to pack lightly when traveling to or from Newbern/Dyersburg. Carry-on luggage is limited to two-pieces per ticketed passenger (not counting purses, laptop computers, or diaper bags) that cannot exceed 50 pounds per piece. If you must travel with extra luggage, consider driving to Memphis or to Carbondale, Illinois where checked baggage service is available.
Nashville and Clarksville Thruway Bus Connections
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Nashville and Clarksville lack Amtrak rail service, but they are served by Greyhound-operated Thruway Bus Services operated in partnership with Amtrak.
How it works: These Thruway buses are Greyhound services that honor Amtrak reservations. When you book an Amtrak reservation to and from Nashville or Clarksville, you are issued an Amtrak ticket for the section of the trip covered by the Greyhound schedule, and Greyhound, in turn, honors the value of that ticket.
Simply go through amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL and you will see the Nashville Bus Station (Code NVL) as one of your station options, or Clarksville (Code CRK).
- The Chicago-Nashville Thruway Bus connects with select Amtrak rail services at Chicago Union Station to and from other cities, including Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, New York, and Washington, DC, to name only a few.
- The St. Louis-Clarksville-Nashville Thruway Bus connects with Amtrak rail services at St. Louis Gateway Station to and from other cities, including Kansas City*, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Tucson, and Los Angeles, to name only a few. (*At Kansas City, additional Amtrak rail connections are available to and from Albuquerque and the Grand Canyon area.)
- The Birmingham-Huntsville-Nashville Thruway Bus connects with Amtrak's Crescent service at the Birmingham Gateway Station. The Crescent train provides service to New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlottesville, Charlotte, Greenville, Atlanta, Tuscaloosa, Meridian, and New Orleans.
How it works: These Thruway buses are Greyhound services that honor Amtrak reservations. When you book an Amtrak reservation to and from Nashville or Clarksville, you are issued an Amtrak ticket for the section of the trip covered by the Greyhound schedule, and Greyhound, in turn, honors the value of that ticket.
Simply go through amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL and you will see the Nashville Bus Station (Code NVL) as one of your station options, or Clarksville (Code CRK).
Nashville Greyhound Bus Station
709 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 255-3556
Amtrak Thruway Bus Services to and from Chicago Union Station and St. Louis Gateway station are operated by Greyhound.
The Nashville Greyhound station is one the bus system's newer (opened in 2012) and more technologically advanced designs. The station is located near downtown and in the immediate vicinity of the Music City Convention Center. The facility has food service, WIFI, and checked baggage services.
709 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 255-3556
Amtrak Thruway Bus Services to and from Chicago Union Station and St. Louis Gateway station are operated by Greyhound.
The Nashville Greyhound station is one the bus system's newer (opened in 2012) and more technologically advanced designs. The station is located near downtown and in the immediate vicinity of the Music City Convention Center. The facility has food service, WIFI, and checked baggage services.
Clarksville Greyhound Bus Station
11 Jefferson St, Clarksville, TN 37040
Tel: (931) 647-3336
Amtrak Thruway Bus Services to and from St. Louis Gateway Station also stop at the Clarksville Greyhound Bus Station.
11 Jefferson St, Clarksville, TN 37040
Tel: (931) 647-3336
Amtrak Thruway Bus Services to and from St. Louis Gateway Station also stop at the Clarksville Greyhound Bus Station.
Other Bus Connections
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Chattanooga/Nashville to Atlanta on Groome (with a MARTA connection)
Amtrak's Crescent, train numbers 19 & 20, stops in Atlanta with service to New Orleans, Hattiesburg (MS), Tuscaloosa (AL), Charlotte (NC), Charlottesville (VA), Washington (DC), Baltimore, Philadelphia, Newark, and New York. Parking at the Atlanta station is almost non-existent. Fortunately, Megabus or Groome Transportation provide convenient service from Chattanooga and Nashville to Atlanta.
Groome Transportation runs frequent shuttle van service to and from the Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport. The MARTA airport rail station is only a few steps away. To reach the Amtrak station, simply take the rail service to the Arts Center and transfer to the Bus #110, "The Peach", to get to the Amtrak station. Log on to groometransportation.com and then log on to www.itsmarta.com to plan your connection. (Allow plenty of time between Amtrak and other transportation modes!)
Amtrak's Crescent, train numbers 19 & 20, stops in Atlanta with service to New Orleans, Hattiesburg (MS), Tuscaloosa (AL), Charlotte (NC), Charlottesville (VA), Washington (DC), Baltimore, Philadelphia, Newark, and New York. Parking at the Atlanta station is almost non-existent. Fortunately, Megabus or Groome Transportation provide convenient service from Chattanooga and Nashville to Atlanta.
Groome Transportation runs frequent shuttle van service to and from the Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport. The MARTA airport rail station is only a few steps away. To reach the Amtrak station, simply take the rail service to the Arts Center and transfer to the Bus #110, "The Peach", to get to the Amtrak station. Log on to groometransportation.com and then log on to www.itsmarta.com to plan your connection. (Allow plenty of time between Amtrak and other transportation modes!)
Rail Stations Near Tennessee
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Anniston, AL
126 West 4th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
The Anniston station is unstaffed and does not have ticketing or checked baggage service. When you make your reservation with Amtrak, you can print an e-Ticket from your home or office computer.
You will need to pack lightly when traveling from Anniston. Carry-on luggage is limited to two-pieces per ticketed passenger (not counting purses, laptop computers, or diaper bags) that cannot exceed 50 pounds per piece. If you must travel with extra luggage, consider taking the train out of Atlanta or Birmingham.
Parking directions and advice: There's a small parking lot beside the Anniston station that is generally safe. Long-term parking is limited, so you may want to arrive well ahead of time in case you need to make alternate arrangements.
126 West 4th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
The Anniston station is unstaffed and does not have ticketing or checked baggage service. When you make your reservation with Amtrak, you can print an e-Ticket from your home or office computer.
You will need to pack lightly when traveling from Anniston. Carry-on luggage is limited to two-pieces per ticketed passenger (not counting purses, laptop computers, or diaper bags) that cannot exceed 50 pounds per piece. If you must travel with extra luggage, consider taking the train out of Atlanta or Birmingham.
Parking directions and advice: There's a small parking lot beside the Anniston station that is generally safe. Long-term parking is limited, so you may want to arrive well ahead of time in case you need to make alternate arrangements.
Atlanta, GA
1688 Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30309
Atlanta, Georgia is served by the Crescent, trains numbers 19 and 20, with service from New York to New Orleans serving Newark, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; Charlottesville, VA; Charlotte, N.C.; Greenville, S.C.; Meridian, MS; and smaller towns along the way.
The Amtrak facility in Atlanta is nice-looking, but it gets crowded at train time. There's a ticketing and baggage facility, QuikTrak ticket machines, restrooms and an enclosed waiting area.
Parking directions and advice: Don't even think about parking at the Atlanta station! Spaces are non-existent! Here's a list of ways you can handle the parking dilemma when catching the train in Atlanta:
1688 Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30309
Atlanta, Georgia is served by the Crescent, trains numbers 19 and 20, with service from New York to New Orleans serving Newark, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; Charlottesville, VA; Charlotte, N.C.; Greenville, S.C.; Meridian, MS; and smaller towns along the way.
The Amtrak facility in Atlanta is nice-looking, but it gets crowded at train time. There's a ticketing and baggage facility, QuikTrak ticket machines, restrooms and an enclosed waiting area.
Parking directions and advice: Don't even think about parking at the Atlanta station! Spaces are non-existent! Here's a list of ways you can handle the parking dilemma when catching the train in Atlanta:
- Park at Hartsfield International Airport. It costs money to park there, as with any airport, but there's plenty of space. (Visit the website http://www.atlanta-airport.com/Passenger/Parking/ for more information, including the available Economy lots.) Getting from the airport to the Amtrak station is relatively easy. Take the MARTA train from the airport to the Arts Center Rail Station. From there, transfer to Bus #110, also known as "The Peach". Bus 110 stops directly in front of the Amtrak station. (You will have to "ring" for the driver to stop.) You will need to buy a Breeze Card at the vending machine in the airport station. Go to www.itsmarta.com for schedules, fares, and other information.
- Ride Groome Transportation from Nashville or Chattanooga to Atlanta. Groome serves the Atlanta Hartsfield Airport. Getting from the airport to the Amtrak station is relatively easy. Take the MARTA train from the airport to the Arts Center Rail Station. From there, transfer to Bus #110, also known as "The Peach". Bus 110 stops directly in vicinity of the Amtrak station. (You will have to "ring" for the driver to stop.) You will need to buy a Breeze Card at the vending machine in the airport station. Go to www.itsmarta.com for schedules, fares, and other information.
Birmingham, AL
1819 Morris Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35203
Birmingham is served by the Crescent, train numbers 19 and 20, with service from New York to New Orleans serving cities along the way, including Newark, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlottesville (VA), Charlotte (NC), Atlanta, and Meridian (MS).
Amtrak serves Birmingham Intermodal Station, which is one of the largest and most attractive rail and bus stations in the entire southeast. The lobby and waiting area is open and spacious with direct access to the ticket and baggage office. The Birmingham/Jefferson County transit facility is across the street and is served by Megabus. The transit facility also features a café.
Greyhound shares the facility with Amtrak.
Amtrak and Greyhound offered a Thruway Bus Connection from Nashville to Birmingham. The service was suspended during Covid-related cutbacks in 2021. TARP is encouraging the service providers to restore the connection in 2023.
Parking directions and advice: There are two parking garages within a block of the station and the station has it's own long-term parking.
1819 Morris Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35203
Birmingham is served by the Crescent, train numbers 19 and 20, with service from New York to New Orleans serving cities along the way, including Newark, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlottesville (VA), Charlotte (NC), Atlanta, and Meridian (MS).
Amtrak serves Birmingham Intermodal Station, which is one of the largest and most attractive rail and bus stations in the entire southeast. The lobby and waiting area is open and spacious with direct access to the ticket and baggage office. The Birmingham/Jefferson County transit facility is across the street and is served by Megabus. The transit facility also features a café.
Greyhound shares the facility with Amtrak.
Amtrak and Greyhound offered a Thruway Bus Connection from Nashville to Birmingham. The service was suspended during Covid-related cutbacks in 2021. TARP is encouraging the service providers to restore the connection in 2023.
Parking directions and advice: There are two parking garages within a block of the station and the station has it's own long-term parking.
Fulton, KY
21 Newton Road Fulton, KY 42041
Some West Tennessee residents are closer to Fulton, Kentucky, which is right on the state line on the northwestern end of the state.
Fulton is served by the City of New Orleans, the same route that serves Memphis and Newbern (Dyersburg), Tennessee. The Amtrak facility is a small, simple building and platform. Free parking is available on site.
Ticketing/Baggage instructions and advice: The Fulton station is unstaffed and does not have ticketing or checked baggage service. When you make your reservation with Amtrak, you can print an e-Ticket from your home or office computer or you can display your eTicket barcode using your Smartphone.
You will need to pack lightly when traveling to or from Fulton. Carry-on luggage is limited to two-pieces per ticketed passenger (not counting purses, laptop computers, or diaper bags) that cannot exceed 50 pounds per piece. If you must travel with extra luggage, consider driving to Memphis or to Carbondale, Illinois where checked baggage service is available.
21 Newton Road Fulton, KY 42041
Some West Tennessee residents are closer to Fulton, Kentucky, which is right on the state line on the northwestern end of the state.
Fulton is served by the City of New Orleans, the same route that serves Memphis and Newbern (Dyersburg), Tennessee. The Amtrak facility is a small, simple building and platform. Free parking is available on site.
Ticketing/Baggage instructions and advice: The Fulton station is unstaffed and does not have ticketing or checked baggage service. When you make your reservation with Amtrak, you can print an e-Ticket from your home or office computer or you can display your eTicket barcode using your Smartphone.
You will need to pack lightly when traveling to or from Fulton. Carry-on luggage is limited to two-pieces per ticketed passenger (not counting purses, laptop computers, or diaper bags) that cannot exceed 50 pounds per piece. If you must travel with extra luggage, consider driving to Memphis or to Carbondale, Illinois where checked baggage service is available.
Greensboro, SC
236 East Washington Street, Galyon Transportation Center Greensboro, NC 27401
Greensboro is about a 4-hour drive from either Knoxville or the Tri-Cities area and has one of Amtrak's very best facilities.
Greensboro is served by the Crescent, train numbers 19 and 20, with service from New York to New Orleans serving cities along the way, including Newark, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlottesville (VA), Charlotte (NC), Atlanta, and Meridian (MS).
It's also served by the Carolinian and Piedmont services to and from other North Carolina Cities as well as D.C. and the Northeast.
The extremely handsome station offers a ticket/baggage office, QuikTrak ticket machines, restrooms, and an enclosed waiting room.
Parking directions and advice: There is a large long-term parking lot at the station. Try to arrive in town about 90 minutes before train time to make sure you get your car unloaded and parked in plenty of time.
Other ways to get there: Greyhound buses stop at the train station and select buses offer direct service to and from Knoxville. Go to www.greyhound.com for schedules, fares, and other information.
236 East Washington Street, Galyon Transportation Center Greensboro, NC 27401
Greensboro is about a 4-hour drive from either Knoxville or the Tri-Cities area and has one of Amtrak's very best facilities.
Greensboro is served by the Crescent, train numbers 19 and 20, with service from New York to New Orleans serving cities along the way, including Newark, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlottesville (VA), Charlotte (NC), Atlanta, and Meridian (MS).
It's also served by the Carolinian and Piedmont services to and from other North Carolina Cities as well as D.C. and the Northeast.
The extremely handsome station offers a ticket/baggage office, QuikTrak ticket machines, restrooms, and an enclosed waiting room.
Parking directions and advice: There is a large long-term parking lot at the station. Try to arrive in town about 90 minutes before train time to make sure you get your car unloaded and parked in plenty of time.
Other ways to get there: Greyhound buses stop at the train station and select buses offer direct service to and from Knoxville. Go to www.greyhound.com for schedules, fares, and other information.
Spartanburg, SC
290 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Spartanburg, SC is about a 3-hour drive from either Knoxville or the Tri-Cities.
Spartanburg is served by the Crescent, train numbers 19 and 20, with service from New York to New Orleans serving cities along the way, including Newark, Philadephia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlottesville (VA), Charlotte (NC), Atlanta, and Meridian (MS).
The Spartanburg station is unstaffed and does not have ticketing or checked baggage service. When you make your reservation with Amtrak, you can print an e-Ticket from your home or office computer or you can display your eTicket barcode using your Smartphone.
You will need to pack lightly when traveling to or from Spartanburg. Carry-on luggage is limited to two-pieces per ticketed passenger (not counting purses, laptop computers, or diaper bags) that cannot exceed 50 pounds per piece.
Parking directions and advice: There is a large long-term parking lot at the station. Try to arrive in town about 90 minutes before train time to make sure you get your car unloaded and parked in plenty of time.
290 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Spartanburg, SC is about a 3-hour drive from either Knoxville or the Tri-Cities.
Spartanburg is served by the Crescent, train numbers 19 and 20, with service from New York to New Orleans serving cities along the way, including Newark, Philadephia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlottesville (VA), Charlotte (NC), Atlanta, and Meridian (MS).
The Spartanburg station is unstaffed and does not have ticketing or checked baggage service. When you make your reservation with Amtrak, you can print an e-Ticket from your home or office computer or you can display your eTicket barcode using your Smartphone.
You will need to pack lightly when traveling to or from Spartanburg. Carry-on luggage is limited to two-pieces per ticketed passenger (not counting purses, laptop computers, or diaper bags) that cannot exceed 50 pounds per piece.
Parking directions and advice: There is a large long-term parking lot at the station. Try to arrive in town about 90 minutes before train time to make sure you get your car unloaded and parked in plenty of time.
