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Now you've got more options...

New Mid-Day Service!

North Carolina's Amtrak now offers 8 trains daily at
Charlotte Station
1914 North Tryon Street
704-376-4416

Convenient way
to buy tickets at
this station!

Automated Ticket Kiosk
1. Insert your valid credit or     debit card.
2. Select your destination.
3. Click to print your ticket.

Hours: 24 hours-a-day

Parking: Limited free short- and long-term parking.

Buy your tickets:

  • at in-station automated ticket kiosk with credit or debit card.
  • from agent at ticket window.
  • online at Amtrak.com.
  • by telephone at 1-800-USA-RAIL.
  • on-board train from Conductor (extra fee applies).
Charlotte Station's Train Schedule: Effective 5-10-2010
Mid-Day Service (Trains 74 & 75)
Southbound
Departs:
2:45 am
#19 Crescent New York to New Orleans
10:02 am
#73 Piedmont Raleigh to Charlotte
3:02 pm
#75 Piedmont Raleigh to Charlotte
8:14 pm
#79 Carolinian New York to Charlotte
Northbound
2:03 am
#20 Crescent New Orleans to New York
7:30 am
#80 Carolinian Charlotte to New York
12:30 pm
#74 Piedmont Charlotte to Raleigh
5:30 pm
#76 Piedmont Charlotte to Raleigh

Note: Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
Passengers age 18 or older must have valid, photo identification to purchase tickets and check baggage.

Checked Baggage Guidelines:
Passengers may check (ship) three (3) pieces of baggage, in the baggage car, free of charge per ticketed passenger. Passengers may check (ship) three (3) additional pieces of baggage per passenger at a cost of $10 each. Bags may not weigh more than 50 lbs. each and may not exceed a size of 28 x 22 x 14 inches.

Carry-on Baggage Guidelines:
In addition to checked baggage, passengers may carry two (2) pieces of luggage on board trains, not including purses, laptops, strollers, etc. Bags may not weigh more than 50 lbs. each and may not exceed a size of 28 x 22 x 14 inches. Passengers must be able to safely carry their own baggage.

Baggage ID Tags:
All carry-on and all checked baggage must have tags with the passenger's name, address and phone number.

BIkes on Board Available at this Station
Bike rack spaces are available on Trains 73, 74, 75, 76. Reservations required. No handing fee.

Transit: Charlotte Transit: Route 11 takes passengers from the Amtrak Station to Discovery Place, Panthers stadium and Uptown. The bus stops across the street from the Amtrak station every 15-30 minutes. Fare is $1.50 per person each way (receipts not provided).

Transit for Groups:
Groups of 15-30 should call ahead to Charlotte Transit, 704-336-RIDE (7433). Groups of 30 or more (to destinations not on Charlotte Transit Routes) should contact a charter bus companies or visit Charlotte Convention & Visitors Bureau website for more transportation options.

Charlotte Transit General Information: 704-336-3366
Taxis: 704-333-3030, 704-332-6161, 704-529-1130, 704-344-9880
Rental Cars: Enterprise-704-334-8575, 1-800-736-8222, Budget-704-359-5001, 1-800-527-0700

Visitor Information:
VisitCharlotte
704-331-2700 or 800-231-4636