Getting to the Lexington Barbecue Festival
on Trains 73, 74, 75 or 80
- Traveling south, ride train 73 departing Raleigh station at 6:45am or train 75 departing Raleigh at 11:45am.* Both trains make stops at Cary, Durham, Burlington, Greensboro, High Point & Lexington.
- Train 73 arrives at the Lexington BBQ hospitality center at 8:52am.*
- Train 75 arrives at the Festival at 1:51pm.*
- Traveling north, ride train 80 departing Charlotte station at 7:00am* or train 74 departing Charlotte at 12:00pm.* Both trains make stops at Kannapolis, Salisbury, & Lexington.
- Train 80 arrives at the Lexington BBQ Festival hospitality center at 8:01am.*
- Train 74 arrives at the Festival at 12:59pm.*
- Book tickets using Fare Code LEX.
- For best fares, book early. Tickets now on sale 4 easy ways (see below).
- Lexington Barbeque Festival admission is free.
Getting Home from the Lexington Barbecue Festival
on Trains 74, 75, 76 or 79
- Traveling north, ride train 74 departing the Festival stop at 12:59pm* or train 76 departing the Festival at 6:14pm.* Both trains stop at High Point, Greensboro, Burlington, Durham, Cary & Raleigh.
- Train 74 arrives in Raleigh at 3:11pm.
- Train 76 arrives in Raleigh at 8:26pm.
- Traveling south, ride train 75 departing the Festival stop at 1:51pm* or train 79 departing the Festival at 7:06pm.* Both trains stop at Salisbury, Kannapolis & Charlotte.
- Train 75 arrives at Charlotte at 2:55pm.
- Train 79 arrives in Charlotte at 8:12pm.
- Book tickets using Fare Code LEX.
- For best fares, book early. Tickets now on sale 4 easy ways (see below).
*Note: Trains are considered on time if they arrive within 30 minutes
of their scheduled arrival time. We recommend checking train status
before you travel by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.
| Relax at the Rail Passenger Hospitality center before you catch North Carolina's Amtrak home. |
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One-way fares to the Lexington Barbecue Festival as low as:
For best fares, book early.
Discounts available for seniors, children, college students & active military.
*Note: Temporary Lexington stop is not wheelchair accessible.
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From Raleigh-$22.50
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From High Point-$8
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From Cary-$20.50
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From Salisbury-$8
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From Durham-$19.50
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From Kannapolis-$10
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From Burlington-$15.50
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From Charlotte-$14.50
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From Greensboro-$11.50
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Book tickets 1 of 4 easy ways:
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