Tickets & Fares

• AAA Motor Club members receive 15% off the lowest fare.
• Children under 2 years old ride free when traveling with a paying adult.
• Children ages 2-15 travel for half fare when accompanied by a paying adult.
• Senior citizens ages 62 and older receive discounts of 15% off the lowest fare.
• Active military receive discounts of 15% off the lowest fare. Veterans receive 15% discount with Veteran's Advantage card. Visit Amtrak's Veteran's Advantage page to learn more.
• College students who are Student Advantage members receive 15% off Amtrak fares throughout the country.
• Buy the NC Multirider ticket good for 10-rides between paired NC cities on Trains 73, 76, 79 & 80 and receive 15% discount. (more info below)
• Groups of 20 or more receive a special discount. For information and reservations call Amtrak's Group Sales Desk (9:00am to 7:30pm, Eastern Time) at 1-800-872-1477.

When buying your tickets remember...

• Reservations are required on all passenger trains in North Carolina except for NC Multirider ticket holders.
• Ticket agents will sell tickets up to 30 minutes before train departs if seats are still available.
• Automated ticket kiosks will not sell ticket if train is full.
• You must present a valid photo ID to board any train in North Carolina.
• If you are checking baggage, arrive at the station one hour before train departure time.
• If you have carry-on baggage, arrive at the station 30 minutes before departure time.
• Seats are not pre-assigned. The conductor will assign your seat when you board the train.