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Sumter Explorer

Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, you will travel from Georgia Veterans State Park, across Lake Blackshear to Plains, GA to explore President Jimmy Carter's hometown, go shopping and sample peanut butter treats after our layover in Plains we will head to Americus, GA where you will be able to explore town and enjoy the shops.

 Coach, Deluxe, and Premium available on all trains.

Pricing:

All cars and seats will be assigned!

Coach

Adult Coach $41.99 pp

Child Coach (Ages 2-12) $31.99 pp

Senior 62+/Military: $38.99 pp

Prices do not include Tax and Handling!

Deluxe

Deluxe: $51.99 Per Person Plus Tax and Handling

(Includes beverage and snack. Seating at tables and chairs)

Prices do not include Tax and Handling!

Premium

Premium: $91.99 Per Person Plus Tax and Handling

(Includes drinks, snacks, and lunch on board, lounge style seating)

(Ages 14 and Older)

Prices do not include Tax and Handling!

Boarding Location:
Georgia Veterans State Park
2459 US Hwy 280W. Cordele, GA 31015
Schedule for Saturday, October 5, 2024 ONLY!

9:00 AM Boarding Begins
9:30 AM Depart Georgia Veterans State Park Depot

 

10:45 AM Arrive Americus, GA

( 1 Hour and 45 Minute Layover)​

12:30 PM Depart Americus, GA

 

1:15 PM Arrive Plains, GA

(1 1/2 Hour Layover)

3:00 PM Depart Plains, GA

 

3:30 PM Flag Stop Americus, GA
4:15 PM Arrive Georgia Veterans State Park Depot

 Schedule:

9:00 AM Boarding Begins
9:30 AM Depart Georgia Veterans State Park Depot

10:45 AM Flag Stop Americus, GA

11:15 AM Arrive Plains, GA

(1 1/2 Hour Layover)

12:45 PM Depart Plains, GA


1:15 PM Arrive Americus, GA

(1 Hour and 45 Minute Layover)

3:00 PM Depart Americus, GA


4:15 PM Arrive Georgia Veterans State Park Depot

Stop Over information
Shopping, dinning and events in Americus, GA. Click Here
Book your tickets:
You can book online or call the depot at 229-276-0755 Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Pick the date you wish to travel to order tickets:
Tickets on sale
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