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Tickets & Fares
For best fares, buy tickets early.

Now buying your
ticket is as
easy as 1,2,3
when you use our
automated ticket kiosks
available at NC stations.

1.
Insert your valid credit or debit card.

2.
Select your destination.

3.
Click to print your ticket.

When buying your tickets remember...

  • Reservations are required on all passenger trains in North Carolina.
  • 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.
Daily discounts are available...
  • 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.
  • College students who are Student Advantage members receive 15% off Amtrak fares throughout the country.
One-Way Fares as Low as:
Raleigh-Charlotte
$25
Charlotte-Greensboro
$15
Greensboro-Raleigh
$11
Charlotte-High Point
$13
Kannapolis-Raleigh
$23
Cary-Greensboro
$9.50
Charlotte-New York
$94
New York-Raleigh
$80
Raleigh-Washington, DC
$45
Charlotte-Washington, DC
$70

Multirider Ticket Available

NC paired-city fares as low as:
10-Ride Ticket
Raleigh to Charlotte
$204
Greensboro to Raleigh
$94
Charlotte to Greensboro
$128
Cary to Greensboro
$77
Raleigh to Selma
$60

The NC Multirider is one ticket good for 10-rides between paired NC cities on Trains 73, 74, 79 & 80.

  • Save 15% off the lowest fare
  • Valid for 6 months for unreserved seats
  • Nontransferable
  • Not valid with other discounts & promotion offers

Traveler Note:
Trains are considered on time if they arrive within 30 minutes
of their scheduled arrival time. We recommend checking train status
Tbefore you travel by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.

Purchase tickets one of four easy ways:
For best fares, book early

Fares are subject to change without prior notice.

  • North Carolina Stations
    Burlington* 336-570-7043 101 North Main St.
    Cary*
    		211 Academy St.
    Charlotte 704-376-4416
    1914 N. Tryon St.
    Durham 919-956-7932
    400 W. Chapel Hill St.
    Fayetteville 910-483-2658
    421 Hay St.
    Greensboro 336-272-6755
    236 East Washington St.
    Hamlet*
    		2 Main St.
    High Point* 336-884-0878 Corner of Main & High Sts.
    Kannapolis* 704-932-1591 201 South Main St.
    Raleigh 919-833-7594
    320 W. Cabarrus St.
    Rocky Mount 252-446-3646
    100 Coast Line St.
    Salisbury* 704-638-4281 Corner of Depot & Liberty Sts.
    Selma* 919-965-6971 500 East Railroad St.
    Southern Pines*
    		235 NW Broad St.
    Wilson 252-246-1060
    401 East Nast St.

    *No checked baggage service at these stations.