Piedmont
Raleigh, NC → Charlotte, NC · 173 miles · 3h 10m
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173 miles
3h 10m
3x daily each way
79 mph
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About the Piedmont
North Carolina's own state-owned service, with immaculate refurbished equipment and one of the strongest on-time records in the country.
What makes this route worth taking
- State-owned and famously well kept
- Three daily round trips
- Serves Durham, Burlington, Greensboro, High Point
- Excellent on-time performance
Travel tip
Often cheaper than the Carolinian for the same city pair — we always compare both.
Classes of service on this route
The Piedmont operates with Refurbished heritage / Venture. Available accommodation:
This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage. The size of the upgrade varies by route and departure.
States and provinces served
Stations along the route
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | Raleigh |
| 2 | Cary |
| 3 | Durham |
| 4 | Burlington |
| 5 | Greensboro |
| 6 | High Point |
| 7 | Salisbury |
| 8 | Kannapolis |
| 9 | Charlotte |
Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details directly with the carrier before you travel.
Planning a journey on the Piedmont
Fares on Amtrak routes move in tiers that generally only step upward, so booking once your dates are firm is usually cheaper than waiting. Sleeping-car accommodation is capped per car and tends to sell out well ahead of coach on this kind of route.
Want to talk it through before you book? Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and we will walk you through the route, the accommodation and the accessibility arrangements. Free, and no obligation.
