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Quick Trips
You've got options for half-day out and back train trips!

Burlington
Greensboro
Salisbury
Wilson
Selma
Travel Tip: For best fares, we recommend buying your round-trip tickets in advance of your half-day excursion. It will also allow you more time to explore your destination station, city or town.
From Raleigh, Cary or Durham to Burlington and back
Morning Trip
Departs on Train 73 Arrives
Raleigh Cary Durham Burlington
6:45am 6:57am 7:17am 7:53am
 
Departs on Train 80 Arrives
Burlington Durham Cary Raleigh
9:01am 9:42am 10:02am 10:17am
 
Afternoon Trip
Departs on Train 75 Arrives
Raleigh Cary Durham Burlington
11:45am 11:57am 12:17pm 12:53pm
 
Departs on Train 74 Arrives
Burlington Durham Cary Raleigh
1:55pm 2:33pm 2:53pm 3:11pm

During the layover at Burlington Station:
Visit the North Carolina's Railroad Whistlestop exhibit in the station lobby that tells how railroads shaped the growth of the state, explains the importance of railroads today, and the potential they have to transform transportation in the future.

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From Raleigh, Cary or Durham to Greensboro and back
Morning Trip
Departs on Train 73 Arrives
Raleigh Cary Durham Greensboro
6:45am 6:57am 7:17am 8:18am
 
Departs on Train 74 Arrives
Greensboro Durham Cary Raleigh
1:34pm 2:33pm 2:53pm 3:11pm

During the layover in Greensboro:
Tour historically renovated 1927 train depot. Then spend time enjoying the many downtown shops, museums and restaurants.

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From Charlotte or Kannapolis to Salisbury and back
Morning Trip
Departs on Train 80 Arrives
Charlotte Kannapolis Salisbury
7:00am 7:25am 7:43am
 
Departs on Train 73 Arrives
Salisbury Kannapolis Charlotte
9:08am 9:24am 9:55am
 
Afternoon Trip
Departs on Train 74 Arrives
Charlotte Kannapolis Salisbury
12:00pm 12:25pm 12:41pm
 
Departs on Train 75 Arrives
Salisbury Kannapolis Charlotte
2:08am 2:24pm 2:55pm

During the layover in Salisbury:
Take a few minutes to walk around the station or visit historic downtown Salisbury for a quick bite to eat.

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From Durham, Cary, Raleigh to Wilson and back

Mid-day Trip
Departs on Train 80 Arrives
Durham Cary Raleigh Wilson
9:42am 10:02am 10:17am 11:30am
 
Departs on Train 79 Arrives
Wilson Raleigh Cary Durham
3:32pm 4:50pm 5:03pm 5:24pm

During the layover in Wilson:
You'll have time to grab a bite to eat, visit Imagination Station or shop the many antique stores.

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From Durham, Cary, Raleigh to Selma and back
Mid-day Trip
Departs on Train 80 Arrives
Durham Cary Raleigh Selma
9:42am 10:02am 10:17am 11:00am
 
Departs on Train 79 Arrives
Selma Raleigh Cary Durham
4:03pm 4:50pm 5:03pm 5:24pm

During the layover in Selma:
Spend time exploring the many restaurants and antique shops in the downtown area.

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