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

The average train ticket price from Albany to Charlotte is $264. The best way to find train tickets from Albany to Charlotte is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Albany to Charlotte?

A train trip between Albany and Charlotte is around 16h 25m, although the fastest train will take about 16h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 638 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Albany and Charlotte?

The number of trains from Albany to Charlotte can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Albany to Charlotte by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Albany to Charlotte?

When taking the train from Albany to Charlotte, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Albany to Charlotte from $161 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Albany to Charlotte on September 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	16h 25m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	16h 25m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Charlotte on September 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	16h 25m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	16h 25m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	16h 25m	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Charlotte.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$78 - $262	Average Duration20h 25m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$168 - $390	Average Duration16h 25m	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Albany to Charlotte

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 20 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

20h 25mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest ticket

26kgCO₂ emissions

Train Albany, NY to Charlotte, NC: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$264

Average train trip duration16h 25m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure10:05am

Distance636 miles (1025 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,429 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5429 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $168

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Albany to Charlotte Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

08/27

$161

08/28

$217

Today

$224

08/30

No data

08/31

No data

09/01

$253

09/02

$288

09/03

$167

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $161

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

You can expect to pay from $161 to $744 for a train ticket from Albany, NY to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $167 which is on 2025-09-03.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Albany and Charlotte is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Charlotte.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Charlotte, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Albany and Charlotte, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Albany to Charlotte, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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