Amtrak Train Station Yemassee, SC (YEM) is a platform with a shelter beside the old Charleston and Western Carolina Railroad depot, built in 1955, in the Lowcountry town of Yemassee, South Carolina. For half a century the station was the Marine Corps’ gateway to Parris Island: between 1914 and 1964 more than 500,000 recruits passed through, about half of them during World War II.
Today Yemassee Amtrak Station serves the Lowcountry between Charleston and Savannah, with 8,900 passengers a year in Amtrak’s latest published figures.
Yemassee — Live Arrivals & Departures
Updated 34 seconds ago · Times are localWhat is the location of Yemassee Amtrak Station
Yemassee Amtrak Station is at 15 Wall Street, Yemassee, SC 29945. The town sits on the line between Beaufort and Hampton counties.
Key surrounding points include:
- Immediate access to Yemassee town center
- Interstate 95 corridor, close to the town
- Beaufort and Hilton Head Island to the southeast
The Town of Yemassee owns the depot and parking, having bought the building from CSX, with the deed handed over on September 17, 2010. CSX Transportation owns the platform and track.
| Station: | Yemassee Station |
| Station Code: | YEM |
| Contact Number: | 1-800-872-7245 |
| Email: | etickets@amtrak.com |
| Lost and Found: | Online Form |
| Police: | +1-800-331-0008 |
| Working Hours: | No staffed hours — unstaffed station (platform with shelter; restrooms listed) |
| Nearby Airport: | Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH), about 33 miles southeast; Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is about 44 miles southwest |
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Yemassee Amtrak Station Layout Map
Yemassee Amtrak Station appears on digital maps beside the CSX line through the town center.
- CSX railroad line through the town
- Depot and parking owned by the Town of Yemassee
- Marked on Google Maps for real-time navigation support
In 1942 the Marine Corps leased a building from the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad to house incoming recruits, and that barracks still stands. In 2011 a British reality television production filmed in Yemassee and paid for a cosmetic renovation of the depot’s exterior, including a new gabled roof, siding and a wraparound porch.
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Amtrak Routes and Schedule Information
Two Amtrak long-distance services stop at Yemassee:
- Silver Meteor
- Palmetto
The Palmetto runs between New York and Savannah, and the Silver Meteor between New York and Miami. Between them they link Yemassee with Washington, D.C., Charleston, Savannah, Jacksonville, Orlando and Miami.
Each route typically stops once in each direction per day. Freight traffic on the CSX line can shift actual times, so train status should be checked before leaving for the station.
How to contact Yemassee Amtrak Station
Yemassee Amtrak Station has no Amtrak staff. Communication is handled through Amtrak’s central channels.
- Amtrak Customer Support: 1-800-USA-RAIL
- Official site: amtrak.com
There is no ticket office or kiosk, so tickets are bought in advance online, through the Amtrak app or by phone.
Services and Amenities at Yemassee Amtrak Station
At Yemassee Amtrak Station, Amtrak lists:
Facilities are:
- Covered outdoor waiting area — platform shelter available
- Basic seating — at the platform shelter
- Boarding access — accessible platform with a wheelchair lift; no high platform; restrooms available but not accessible
- Adjacent parking area — same-day and overnight parking; fees may apply
Restrooms are listed as available but not accessible. There is no ticket counter, no Wi-Fi, no vending machines and no food service.
Station Arrivals and Departures
Train movements at Amtrak Train Station Yemassee, SC (YEM) follow the long-distance timetables of the Palmetto and Silver Meteor.
Amtrak advises arriving at least 30 minutes before departure.
Why choose Yemassee Amtrak Station
Yemassee Amtrak Station is the Lowcountry’s rail access point between Charleston and Savannah.
Reasons travelers use it:
- Two daily long-distance routes in each direction
- Rail access for the Beaufort area
- Direct trains to New York and Miami
- Historic Marine Corps gateway depot
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Auldbrass Plantation, built between 1940 and 1951 from native cypress on a hexagonal module, lies just outside the town.
Parking and Transit Options at Yemassee Amtrak Station
Amtrak lists same-day and overnight parking at Yemassee, including accessible spaces; fees may apply.
- Surface parking beside the depot
- Same-day and overnight parking available; fees may apply
- Accessible parking spaces listed
The town-owned lot adjoins the depot.
Public Transportation Options
Amtrak lists no public transit connection at YEM:
- Local taxi operators — not listed by Amtrak
- Ride-hailing services — not listed by Amtrak; availability varies
- Shuttles — none listed by Amtrak
- Rental cars — not listed by Amtrak at the station
Most passengers arrive by car or pre-arranged ride.
Food Near the Station
Amtrak lists no food service at the station. Options include:
- Station food service — not available
- Vending machines — not available
- Restaurant names — not listed by Amtrak
The town’s main festival is the annual Shrimp Festival in September.
Hotels Near Yemassee Amtrak Station
Amtrak publishes no affiliated hotel list for Yemassee:
- Amtrak lodging list — none published for YEM
- Town of Yemassee — the local source Amtrak links for visitor information
- Beaufort and Hilton Head Island — the area’s main lodging centers
Yemassee has seen population growth because of its proximity to Hilton Head Island and Beaufort, where most of the area’s lodging is found.
Yemassee combines a small platform stop with an outsized history, from Parris Island recruits to a 1955 depot now owned and restored by the town.
FAQs
Yemassee Amtrak Station (YEM) is at 15 Wall Street, Yemassee, SC 29945.
YEM has no staff or local phone. Contact Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).
No. Amtrak lists unaccompanied child travel as not allowed at Yemassee (YEM), an unstaffed stop.
No. Amtrak lists no checked baggage service and no checked baggage storage at YEM.
Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH), about 33 miles southeast, is the nearest airport with scheduled flights. Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), about 44 miles southwest, has more routes.