Trains tickets from Raleigh to Charlotte (NC)

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TodayApr 25
from $28
TomorrowApr 26
from $28
SunApr 27
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MonApr 28
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TueApr 29
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WedApr 30
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ThuMay 1
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FriMay 2
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Raleigh to Charlotte: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$34
Average train trip duration3h 10m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure6:30am
Distance128 miles (206 km)
Latest train departure6:00pm

Raleigh to Charlotte 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
04/23
$28
04/24
$31
Today
$28
04/26
$28
04/27
$28
04/28
$28
04/29
$28
04/30
$28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Raleigh to Charlotte was searched and found on Apr 23, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $63 for a train ticket from Raleigh to Charlotte based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Raleigh and Charlotte is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Charlotte.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Charlotte 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 Raleigh and Charlotte, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Raleigh to Charlotte while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

What's the cheapest way to go from Raleigh to Charlotte?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Raleigh and Charlotte is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $34 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $31. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Charlotte, choose the train, as it will take you from Raleigh to Charlotte in about 3h 10m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Charlotte to Raleigh

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