How much does a train ticket cost from Charlotte to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to New York City start from £77. The average price for this train route is around £130. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Charlotte to New York City is 13h 11m, covering a distance of 531 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 12h 17m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

The earliest train from Charlotte to New York City departs at 05:31. And the latest train departs at 06:45.

Train Charlotte to New York City from £79 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlotte to New York City on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 17m	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 17m	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 50m	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 50m	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to New York City on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	13h 11m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	13h 11m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 50m	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 50m	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to New York City on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	13h 11m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	13h 11m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 50m	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 50m	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to New York City on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	13h 11m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	13h 11m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 50m	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 50m	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to New York City on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	13h 11m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	13h 11m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 50m	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to New York City on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 50m	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	13h 11m	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest

Next departures from Charlotte to New York City on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 50m	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 17m	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	12h 17m	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	13h 50m	20:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlotte to New York City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 13 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just £77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

13h 11mAverage duration

531 milesDistance

78kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£44 - £165	Average duration14h 45m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£77 - £433	Average duration13h 11m	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,627 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5627 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 £77

Amtrak Charlotte New York City recent customer reviews

Clean the toilet very dirty

Magdalena M.

17 July 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to New York City 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 Charlotte to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to New York City start from £77. The average price for this train route is around £130. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlotte to New York City?
The average train journey time from Charlotte to New York City is 13h 11m, covering a distance of 531 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 12h 17m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlotte to New York City 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 Charlotte to New York City?
The earliest train from Charlotte to New York City departs at 05:31. And the latest train departs at 06:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

04/12

£205

05/12

£146

Today

£125

07/12

£146

08/12

£125

09/12

£125

10/12

£146

11/12

£205

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to New York City was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £125

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 New York City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £125 to £521 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £125, which is on 2025-12-08.