Next available departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on August 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:45pm	Amtrak Station	3h 7m	10:52pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on August 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:45am	Amtrak Station	3h 20m	10:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
5:05pm	Amtrak Station	2h 59m	8:04pm	Union Station	Fastest
6:45am	Amtrak Station	3h 20m	10:05am	Union Station	No tags
2:20pm	Amtrak Station	3h 16m	5:36pm	Union Station	No tags
7:45pm	Amtrak Station	3h 7m	10:52pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on August 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:35am	Amtrak Station	3h 30m	10:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
5:05pm	Amtrak Station	3h 21m	8:26pm	Union Station	Fastest
6:35am	Amtrak Station	3h 30m	10:05am	Union Station	No tags
3:00pm	Amtrak Station	3h 31m	6:31pm	Union Station	No tags
8:15pm	Amtrak Station	3h 22m	11:37pm	Union Station	No tags
10:25am	Amtrak Station	4h 50m	3:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on August 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:35am	Amtrak Station	3h 30m	10:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
5:05pm	Amtrak Station	3h 21m	8:26pm	Union Station	Fastest
6:35am	Amtrak Station	3h 30m	10:05am	Union Station	No tags
3:00pm	Amtrak Station	3h 31m	6:31pm	Union Station	No tags
8:15pm	Amtrak Station	3h 22m	11:37pm	Union Station	No tags
10:25am	Amtrak Station	4h 50m	3:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on August 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:35am	Amtrak Station	3h 30m	10:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
5:05pm	Amtrak Station	3h 21m	8:26pm	Union Station	Fastest
6:35am	Amtrak Station	3h 30m	10:05am	Union Station	No tags
3:00pm	Amtrak Station	3h 31m	6:31pm	Union Station	No tags
8:15pm	Amtrak Station	3h 22m	11:37pm	Union Station	No tags
10:25am	Amtrak Station	4h 50m	3:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on August 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:35am	Amtrak Station	3h 30m	10:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
5:05pm	Amtrak Station	3h 21m	8:26pm	Union Station	Fastest
6:35am	Amtrak Station	3h 30m	10:05am	Union Station	No tags
3:00pm	Amtrak Station	3h 31m	6:31pm	Union Station	No tags
8:15pm	Amtrak Station	3h 22m	11:37pm	Union Station	No tags
10:25am	Amtrak Station	4h 50m	3:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on August 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:45am	Amtrak Station	3h 20m	10:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
5:05pm	Amtrak Station	2h 59m	8:04pm	Union Station	Fastest
6:45am	Amtrak Station	3h 20m	10:05am	Union Station	No tags
10:25am	Amtrak Station	3h 16m	1:41pm	Union Station	No tags
2:20pm	Amtrak Station	3h 16m	5:36pm	Union Station	No tags
7:45pm	Amtrak Station	3h 7m	10:52pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Raleigh on August 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:45am	Amtrak Station	3h 20m	10:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
5:05pm	Amtrak Station	2h 59m	8:04pm	Union Station	Fastest
6:45am	Amtrak Station	3h 20m	10:05am	Union Station	No tags
10:25am	Amtrak Station	3h 16m	1:41pm	Union Station	No tags
2:20pm	Amtrak Station	3h 16m	5:36pm	Union Station	No tags
7:45pm	Amtrak Station	3h 7m	10:52pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:56 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Raleigh

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 3 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just PLN 128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

3h 16mAverage Duration

206 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePLN 104 - PLN 480	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePLN 128 - PLN 136	Average Duration3h 16m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,850 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences regarding their train journeys. Many appreciated the clean and well-air-conditioned environment, as well as the efficient handling of crowds by staff. Overall, passengers found their trips pleasant and enjoyable, with some expressing eagerness to travel again in the future.

Amtrak Charlotte Raleigh recent customer reviews

I loved everything,My experience was amazing for it to be my first train ride ever .At first I was scared but I enjoyed it

Tykia L.

August 19, 2024

Second Trip in my life on the train and this time it was a crowd, the staff handled the crowd extremely well. I thought it was perfect how my new year is coming up. Thanks for your service to all Amtrak employees and owners.

David M.

December 31, 2022

the train was very well air conditioned and clean! really pleasant trip!

Azalyn B.

June 11, 2024

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Raleigh?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Raleigh start at PLN 128. The average price for this train route is around PLN 136. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Charlotte to Raleigh?
The average train trip from Charlotte to Raleigh takes 3h 16m and covers 206 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 59m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Raleigh route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlotte to Raleigh?
The earliest train from Charlotte to Raleigh departs at 6:35am. The latest train departs at 8:15pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

07-30

PLN 127

07-31

PLN 127

Today

PLN 127

08-02

PLN 127

08-03

PLN 127

08-04

PLN 127

08-05

PLN 127

08-06

PLN 127

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh was searched and found on Jul 30, 2026 with a price of PLN 127

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

You can expect to pay from PLN 127 to PLN 188 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PLN 127 which is on 2026-08-02.