How much does a train ticket from Charlotte to Albany cost?

The average train ticket price from Charlotte to Albany is $202. The best way to find train tickets from Charlotte to Albany is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Charlotte to Albany?

A train trip between Charlotte and Albany is around 1d 3h, although the fastest train will take about 18h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 638 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Charlotte and Albany?

The number of trains from Charlotte to Albany can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Charlotte to Albany by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Trains from Charlotte (NC) to Albany (NY) | Amtrak

Train Charlotte to Albany: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$202

Average train trip duration1d 3h

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure5:31am

Distance636 miles (1025 km)

Latest train departure6:45am

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,074 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5074 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $147.00

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Charlotte to Albany Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/22

$434

04/23

$178

Today

$226

04/25

$158

04/26

No data

04/27

No data

04/28

$231

04/29

$149

The cheapest trip from Charlotte to Albany was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $149

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charlotte to Albany, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $149 to $887 for a train ticket from Charlotte to Albany based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $149 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Charlotte to Albany is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Albany you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Charlotte and Albany, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Charlotte to Albany, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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