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Northeast route

Carolinian

New York, NY → Charlotte, NC · 704 miles · 13h 15m

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Distance

704 miles

Journey time

13h 15m

Frequency

Daily

Top speed

110 mph

States served

8

About the Carolinian

A daylight run from Manhattan to the Carolina Piedmont, pairing with the Piedmont service inside North Carolina to give the state one of the busiest corridors in the South.

What makes this route worth taking

  • Daylight scenery through Virginia horse country
  • Serves Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro and Charlotte
  • Popular with college and business travelers
  • Checked baggage at major stops

Agent's tip

Ask about the Piedmont connection — it often beats the Carolinian on price for in-state hops.

Classes of service on this route

The Carolinian operates with Amfleet. Available accommodation:

Coach Business Class

This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage — and on many corridor services the upgrade costs less than $40.

States and provinces served

Stations along the route

#Station
1New York
2Philadelphia
3Baltimore
4Washington DC
5Richmond
6Petersburg
7Rocky Mount
8Wilson
9Selma
10Raleigh
11Cary
12Durham
13Burlington
14Greensboro
15High Point
16Salisbury
17Kannapolis
18Charlotte

Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.

Booking the Carolinian

Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.

Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.

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