Find train tickets to Charlotte
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Cheapest day | Saturday |
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Most expensive day | Sunday |
Average price (round-trip) | $101 |
Average price (one-way) | $41 |
Top tips for finding Charlotte train tickets
- If you plan on sending a child unaccompanied on Amtrak trains to Charlotte, this is one destination where kids may travel unaccompanied. It is always important to remember that children must be 13 years of age to travel, and those that are under 16 will have to adhere to the Amtrak Unaccompanied Minor Policy.
- If you arrive at the train station in Charlotte with a lot of bags, or you have checked bags aboard the train to Charlotte, the station staff is available to provide you with assistance with your luggage once you arrive at the station in Charlotte. As an alternative, there are baggage carts available for passengers to use to help them with their luggage when they arrive at the station. You may also store your checked baggage at the train station if you prefer to leave it there while you visit Charlotte and then pick it up again when you depart Charlotte.
- If you have issues with accessibility when you ride on the train, the station in Charlotte, which is open 24h per day and seven days per week, has many accessible features. Here, you will find an accessible platform, accessible restrooms, and an accessible waiting area, as well as wheelchairs and a wheelchair lift that are available if needed.
- If you are looking for something to eat after your trip on a train to Charlotte, there are only vending machines available within the train station itself that offer snacks and drinks to passengers. There are no restaurants or snack bars available at the station so keep that in mind before disembarking your train to Charlotte as you may have to wait until arriving at your final destination to eat.
- Looking for cheap train tickets to Charlotte? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Charlotte for the following prices or less: From Greensboro $39, from Cary $52, from Raleigh $54
- Charlotte's most searched train station on KAYAK is Charlotte. It is located 2 miles from the city center.
- You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel to Charlotte in the morning.
FAQs when traveling to Charlotte by train
What is the most popular train station in Charlotte?
Charlotte is the most searched station in Charlotte by KAYAK users.
Which train companies travel to Charlotte?
Amtrak is the only train company serving Charlotte.
How long is the train journey to Charlotte from the closest popular cities?
Atlanta to Charlotte - 5h 37m
Alexandria to Charlotte - 5h 57m
Cary to Charlotte - 2h 46m
Baltimore to Charlotte - 10h 49m
Greensboro to Charlotte - 1h 35m
Richmond to Charlotte - 7h 20m
Is there any public transportation that makes stops at the train station in Charlotte?
One of the best ways to get around Charlotte by public transportation is to make the trip to the Charlotte Transportation Center. From the train station in Charlotte, you can make the trip to the transportation center on the Line 11 bus in around 10min for a fare of around $2. The Line 21 bus operates at night and can take you to the transportation center as well. The Line 501 tram also has service to this center for a fare of around $3.
If I want to take my dog on a train to Charlotte, can I bring it on the train with me?
You can take a dog that weighs up to 20 pounds when you combine both the weight of the pet and the approved pet carrier. You will need to provide the carrier yourself as Amtrak does not provide these to travelers with pets. There is a fee for traveling with a pet on Amtrak to Charlotte that is separate from the fee for standard train tickets to Charlotte. In addition, the pet carrier itself will count towards your carry-on luggage allowance.
If I need to get from Raleigh to Charlotte, is taking the train a good alternative to driving or flying?
The drive time from Raleigh to Charlotte, with no traffic to take into consideration, can be anywhere from 2h 30min up to 3h. Since these are both major cities in North Carolina, you should expect traffic delays in and around both cities, which adds substantially to your drive time. While flying is an option, when you take into consideration needing to arrive at the airport early, your travel time may end up being longer than driving. A direct Amtrak train between Raleigh and Charlotte takes around 3h 10min and you can sit back and relax the entire trip.
Is it possible to get a taxi from the station and if so what is the fair to take me to downtown Charlotte?
There are generally plenty of taxis available at the station after trains arrive. The trip time to downtown is only about 3min and you should expect to pay a fare of around $7.
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