Amtrak Cardinal Line

DYK Amtrak's Cardinal Line runs through the entirety of the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve? With stations in Thurmond, Prince, and Hinton you can board or depart in the park. Plan ahead though! Public transportation is non-existent. Private companies like Hills to Hills provide shuttle service.

Board Amtrak at the Hinton Station and travel anywhere via train. Head direct to Chicago or NYC, catch connecting trains to the rest of the country, or just enjoy a day trip to the Greenbrier Resort .

Helpful Hints

Amtrak runs Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday through the town of Hinton, offering a selection of day trip or extended stay options for visitors.
Take a day trip from Hinton to the Greenbrier Resort and spend the afternoon exploring America's resort. or go a bit further to Clifton Forge and visit the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Heritage Center. The train leaves the Hinton Station at 10:50 AM and returns at 6:06 PM.
Hinton boasts a scenic small town style with no public transportation options, visitors exploring outside of the historic district must make transportation arrangements ahead of time through a regional rental facility.
- Reminder to call at least two days ahead as each rental location has its own availability with pickups and/or car delivery services offered.
For day trippers coming to Hinton, visitors can enjoy the Hinton National Historic District. Take a walking tour. Enjoy quaint shops, local dining, and museums.