Trains tickets from Albany (NY) to Charlotte (NC)

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Albany to Charlotte

Average priceUS$74 - US$232Average duration18h 40m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average priceUS$161 - US$417Average duration16h 25m
93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Albany to Charlotte

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 18 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
18h 40mAverage duration
US$74Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Train Albany to Charlotte: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$168
Average train trip duration16h 25m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure10:05
Distance636 miles

Albany to Charlotte Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Albany - Charlotte

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Albany to Charlotte cost?

    The average train ticket price from Albany to Charlotte is US$168. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Albany to Charlotte is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Albany to Charlotte?

    A train trip between Albany and Charlotte is around 16h 25m, although the fastest train will take about 16h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 638 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Albany and Charlotte?

    The number of trains from Albany to Charlotte can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Albany to Charlotte by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10/05
US$343
11/05
US$164
Today
US$158
13/05
US$158
14/05
US$158
15/05
US$158
16/05
US$164
17/05
US$164
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Albany to Charlotte was searched and found on 12 May 2025 with a price of US$158

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Albany to Charlotte as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$158 to US$658 for a train ticket from Albany to Charlotte based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$158, which is on 2025-05-13.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Albany and Charlotte is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Charlotte.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Charlotte, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Albany and Charlotte, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Albany to Charlotte and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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