Trains tickets from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, NC

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Next departures to Wilmington

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Wilmington.

Bus
Average Price$36 - $99Average Duration9h 50m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$127 - $127Average Duration11h 52m
26kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
9h 50mAverage Duration
$36Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, NC: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$127
Average train trip duration11h 52m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:45am
Distance181 miles (291 km)

Charlotte to Wilmington Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/29
$112
07/30
$112
Today
$112
08/01
$112
08/02
$112
08/03
$112
08/04
$112
08/05
$112
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, NC was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $112

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

You can expect to pay from $112 to $129 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $112 which is on 2025-08-01.

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 Charlotte and Wilmington is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Wilmington.

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

By choosing the train between Charlotte and Wilmington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Charlotte to Wilmington.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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

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