Carolinian
New York, NY → Charlotte, NC · 704 miles · 13h 15m
704 miles
13h 15m
Daily
110 mph
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:
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 |
|---|---|
| 1 | New York |
| 2 | Philadelphia |
| 3 | Baltimore |
| 4 | Washington DC |
| 5 | Richmond |
| 6 | Petersburg |
| 7 | Rocky Mount |
| 8 | Wilson |
| 9 | Selma |
| 10 | Raleigh |
| 11 | Cary |
| 12 | Durham |
| 13 | Burlington |
| 14 | Greensboro |
| 15 | High Point |
| 16 | Salisbury |
| 17 | Kannapolis |
| 18 | Charlotte |
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.