Trains from Raleigh to Charlotte from

Top tips for finding Raleigh to Charlotte train tickets

If you plan on taking a train from Raleigh to Charlotte, you will be boarding the train at Raleigh Union Station (RGH) located in the Warehouse District of the city. Whether you’re traveling on the Carolinian route or the Piedmont route, you will need to get on board at Union Station. There is public transportation, apart from taxi cabs, that you can take right to the station or very near it, like the 8, 13 and 6 bus routes.

Upon you’re arrival to Charlotte, NC you’ll be getting off at the last stop if you’re traveling on the Carolinian or Piedmont routes. As for the Crescent train, it continues past Charlotte, so make sure to get off at the Charlotte Train Station (CLT). Charlotte Train Station is located near the Lockwood area, northeast of downtown Charlotte. To get downtown from the station you can either take the 11 bus line or the 501 tram directly into town.

If you’re looking for a comfortable and quicker ride, we suggest taking either the Carolinian route or the Piedmont route all the way to Charlotte. The other option would be transferring in Greensboro and taking the Crescent train for the rest of the way which would only be recommendable if the other choices were not available. If you wish to travel in Business Class, only the Carolinian train has that as an option. The Piedmont and Crescent trains only have Coach Class on board.

If you’re wondering if the trains from Raleigh to Charlotte are accessible for reduced mobility, you should know that both Union Station in Raleigh and Charlotte Train Station offer accessible services. Raleigh Union Station (RGH) has an elevator along with accessible platforms and parking, and wheelchairs available onsite if necessary. As for the Charlotte Train Station, there are accessible platforms and restrooms as well and wheelchair lifts and wheelchairs available for those who may need them.

FAQs when traveling from Raleigh to Charlotte by train

If you wish to check a bag for your trip from Raleigh to Charlotte, you should travel on the Piedmont train. Piedmont is the only one that has a checked baggage service for this route in addition to the carry-on item allowance. As a passenger of Piedmont, you’re allowed four checked bags where only two of them are free. These checked items must weigh under 50 pounds each. You are also allowed two carry-on bags and two personal items.

There is free Wi-Fi available on both Piedmont and the Carolinian trains as well as the Crescent train. This way you may work on board or browse the web. However, the complimentary connection is basic and should be limited to browsing online. As for the train stations in Raleigh and Charlotte, neither have free Wi-Fi in the train hall or waiting areas.

The Café cars and service is available on most Amtrak routes including the ones from Raleigh to Charlotte. The Café offers a wide variety of snacks and beverages you can purchase onboard at any time. As for the Crescent train, if you choose the route with a transfer in Greensboro, it has a flexible dining option for those passengers in the sleeping cars with a private room.

All of the three Amtrak routes traveling from Raleigh to Charlotte—Piedmont, Carolinian and Crescent—allow small pets on board with the passengers. The pet must have a pet carrier and not weigh more than 20 pounds including the weight of the carrier. This carrier also counts as one of the two available carry-on items passengers are allowed to travel with.