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Twelve passenger trains serve 16 North Carolina cities daily. In many cases, morning and afternoon departures are available from each city. Click on train name for complete schedule.

Carolinian - Trains # 79, 80
(Charlotte to New York City)
Crescent - Trains #19, 20
(New Orleans to New York City)
Palmetto - Trains # 89, 90
(New York City to Savannah)
Piedmont - Trains # 73, 74
(Raleigh to Charlotte)
Silver Meteor - Trains # 97, 98
(New York City to Miami)

Silver Star - Trains # 92, 91
(New York City to Miami)

All passengers must have valid photo identification while on board the train. Luggage identification tags are to be completed and placed on ALL luggage - including carry-on bags. The platform and boarding areas are restricted to Amtrak personnel, NCDOT station attendants and passengers only.

For train schedules, attraction and ground transportation information for each city, click on the city name below.

NC Passenger Train Route

GastoniaCharlotteKannapolisSalisburyHigh PointSilver StarSilver MeteorPiedmontPalmettoCrescentCarolinianWinston-SalemGreensboroCaryHamletSouthern PinesBurlingtonDurhamRaleighRocky MountWilsonSelmaFayetteville