How much is the train ticket from New York City to Charlotte?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Charlotte start from R 1 739. The average price for this train route is around R 2 169. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Charlotte?

The average train journey time from New York City to Charlotte is 13h 52m, covering a distance of 856 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 30m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Charlotte route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Charlotte?

The earliest train from New York City to Charlotte departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:23.

Train New York City to Charlotte from R 1 660 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Charlotte on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	21h 33m	20:56	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	21h 33m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charlotte on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 52m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 30m	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 52m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 30m	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	21h 33m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charlotte on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 52m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 30m	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 52m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 30m	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charlotte on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 52m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 30m	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 52m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 30m	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charlotte on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 52m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 30m	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 52m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 30m	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Charlotte on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 52m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 30m	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 52m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 30m	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City 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	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 52m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 30m	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest

Next departures from New York City to Charlotte on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 52m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 30m	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 52m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	21h 33m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 14 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 928, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

56bus per day

14h 55mAverage duration

857 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 928 - R 6 002	Average duration14h 55m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 739 - R 6 928	Average duration13h 52m	CO₂ emissions 78kg 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 R 1 739

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Charlotte, NC by train

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

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Charlotte?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Charlotte start from R 1 739. The average price for this train route is around R 2 169. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Charlotte?
The average train journey time from New York City to Charlotte is 13h 52m, covering a distance of 856 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Charlotte route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Charlotte?
The earliest train from New York City to Charlotte departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:23.

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

R 3 856

11/12

R 3 856

Today

R 3 856

13/12

R 2 801

14/12

R 4 599

15/12

R 3 856

16/12

R 2 801

17/12

R 3 285

The cheapest trip from New York City to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 801

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 801 to R 11 721 for a train ticket from New York City to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 801, which is on 2025-12-13.