NC → NC · about 123 miles
Charlotte to Cary train schedule
Amtrak runs 35 direct trains a week from Charlotte to Cary. The fastest takes 2 hours 43 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:45 AM and the last at 7:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 2h 43m
- First train
- 6:45 AM
- Last train
- 7:45 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arrives at Cary. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:45 AM | 9:45 AM | 3h 00m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:25 AM | 1:26 PM | 3h 01m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:20 PM | 5:20 PM | 3h 00m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:05 PM | 7:48 PM | 2h 43m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:45 PM | 10:36 PM | 2h 51m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Charlotte Where you get off in Cary The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Charlotte
Where the train stops in Cary
- Cary Amtrak station Map of Cary Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Cary to Charlotte
Questions
How long is the train from Charlotte to Cary?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 43 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours.
What time is the first train from Charlotte to Cary?
The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:45 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Charlotte to Cary?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Charlotte?
Trains to Cary leave from Charlotte Amtrak Station.