Trains tickets from Richmond (VA), US to Charlotte (NC)

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TodayMay 6
TomorrowMay 7
from $164
ThuMay 8
from $230
FriMay 9
SatMay 10
from $47
SunMay 11
from $50
MonMay 12
from $78
TueMay 13
from $47

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: May 7 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Charlotte.

Average Price$39 - $185Average Duration6h 40m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$44 - $289Average Duration15h 24m
36kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Charlotte

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
6h 40mAverage Duration
$39Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Train Richmond to Charlotte: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$125
Average train trip duration15h 24m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure4:52am
Distance247 miles (398 km)
Latest train departure1:37pm

Richmond to Charlotte 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
05/04
$110
05/05
$44
Today
$70
05/07
$164
05/08
$230
05/09
No data
05/10
$47
05/11
$50
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Charlotte was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $1,096 for a train ticket from Richmond to Charlotte based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-05-10.

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

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Charlotte, 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.

By choosing the train between Richmond and Charlotte, 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 Richmond to Charlotte.

Did you know?

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.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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.

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