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

The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Charlotte start from £142. The average price for this train route is around £238. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Rochester to Charlotte?

The average train journey time from Rochester to Charlotte is 20h 50m, covering a distance of 573 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 20h 50m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Rochester to Charlotte route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Rochester to Charlotte?

The earliest train from Rochester to Charlotte departs at 05:40. And the latest train departs at 05:40.

Train Rochester to Charlotte from £136 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Rochester to Charlotte on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	20h 50m	02:30	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Rochester to Charlotte on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	20h 50m	02:30	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	20h 50m	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Charlotte on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	20h 50m	02:30	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	20h 50m	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Charlotte on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	20h 50m	02:30	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	20h 50m	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Rochester to Charlotte

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 20 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

20h 50mAverage duration

573 milesDistance

84kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£70 - £334	Average duration23h 25m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£142 - £682	Average duration20h 50m	CO₂ emissions 84kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £142

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rochester, NY, US to Charlotte, NC by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Rochester to Charlotte?
The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Charlotte start from £142. The average price for this train route is around £238. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Rochester to Charlotte?
The average train journey time from Rochester to Charlotte is 20h 50m, covering a distance of 573 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 20h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Rochester to Charlotte route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Rochester to Charlotte?
The earliest train from Rochester to Charlotte departs at 05:40. And the latest train departs at 05:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

£275

11/12

£308

Today

£275

13/12

£308

14/12

£568

15/12

£250

16/12

£250

17/12

£142

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £142

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

You can expect to pay from £142 to £624 for a train ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £142, which is on 2025-12-17.