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Tickets & Fares

Print your ticket anywhere.
eTicketing now available on all routes!
*

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

*eTicket is available for one-way or round-trip tickets only.
Does not include NC MultiRider tickets.

One-Way Fares as Low as:
Raleigh-Charlotte
$28
Charlotte-Greensboro
$17.50
Greensboro-Raleigh
$13
Charlotte-High Point
$15
Kannapolis-Raleigh
$26
Cary-Greensboro
$11
Charlotte-New York
$107
New York-Raleigh
$88
Raleigh-Washington, DC
$51
Charlotte-Washington, DC
$78
Fares effective 11/6/2012
We recommend passengers book ticket reservations 24 hours in advance of departure to avoid walk-up fare increases.

Fares are subject to change without prior notice.

Buy the NC Multirider ticket good for 10-rides between paired
NC cities on Trains 73, 74, 75, 76, 79 & 80 and receive 15% discount.


Daily discounts are available...
  • AAA Motor Club members receive 10% off the lowest fare.
  • Children under 2 years old ride free when traveling with a paid adult.
  • Children ages 2-15 travel for half fare when accompanied by a paid adult.
  • Senior citizens ages 62 and older receive discounts of 15% off the lowest fare.
  • Active military and their spouse & children receive discounts of 15% off the lowest fare.
  • Military veterans who are Veteran's Advantage members save 15% off the lowest fare.
  • College students who are Student Advantage members receive 15% off Amtrak fares throughout the country all year long.
  • 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.

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