Train Travel in North Carolina
The Piedmont, Carolinian, and three long-distance trains stitch the state together, with the largest state-supported network in the South.
Passenger rail services with at least one stop in North Carolina.
Regularly served stations in our research index.
U.S. census/transit region for connecting service.
Routes serving North Carolina
The following passenger rail services call at one or more stations in North Carolina. Routes range from short-haul commuter rail systems to transcontinental long-distance trains; the table below sorts by service type.
Stations in North Carolina
The station index covers 12 facilities in North Carolina, from large urban union stations to rural flag stops.
Travel notes
North Carolina is part of the Southeast region. Riders connecting between routes within the state can use any of the major hubs above for cross-platform or short-walk transfers, depending on the station. For onward travel beyond the rail network, intercity bus and connecting Thruway services often complement the train; consult the operator for current connecting itineraries.
Ticket types, on-board facilities and fare structures differ between Amtrak and each commuter operator; consult the operating agency for those details.