Trains tickets from Houston, US to Charlotte (NC)

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TodayMay 8
TomorrowMay 9
from $254
SatMay 10
SunMay 11
from $296
MonMay 12
TueMay 13
WedMay 14
ThuMay 15

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Charlotte.

Average Price$92 - $599Average Duration1d 3h
37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$181 - $242Average Duration1d 15h
136kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to Charlotte

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
$92Cheapest ticket
37kgCO₂ emissions

Train Houston to Charlotte: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$218
Average train trip duration1d 15h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure12:10pm
Distance926 miles (1492 km)

Houston to Charlotte Train

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

Best price found
05/06
$202
05/07
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Today
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05/09
$254
05/10
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05/11
$296
05/12
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05/13
$215
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston to Charlotte was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $202

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

You can expect to pay from $202 to $903 for a train ticket from Houston to Charlotte based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $215 which is on 2025-05-13.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Houston to Charlotte is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Charlotte you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

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

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

Did you know?

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

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Charlotte to Houston

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