Find trains from Atlanta to Charlotte

Atlanta to Charlotte trains are part of a larger Amtrak line called the Crescent Route. After leaving Peachtree Station in Atlanta, Georgia, there are a total of six stops before arriving at the Amtrak Station in Charlotte, North Carolina. Each stop is usually short and the time in between stops ranges from around 40 to 60 minutes. The first stop on trains from Atlanta to Charlotte is in Gainesville, Georgia. After that, it will stop at the station in Toccoa, Georgia. The third stop will take passengers to Clemson, South Carolina. About 40 minutes after the third stop, you will arrive at Greenville, South Carolina – a town that has been frequently voted as one of the best downtowns in America. After that, the fifth stop will be at Spartanburg, South Carolina, and the sixth stop will be at Gastonia, North Carolina. About an hour after that, the Atlanta to Charlotte trains will arrive at the Amtrak station in Charlotte, North Caroline.

Passengers with Amtrak train tickets can rest assured that the trains from Atlanta to Charlotte have Wi-Fi available on board. The Wi-Fi that Amtrak provides to passengers is meant for general web browsing, so high bandwidth activities like streaming movies or downloading large files may be difficult to do. Those activities will also impact the internet speed for other passengers. Since it’s a public Wi-Fi system, it doesn’t have the highest security measures or require passcode logins, so highly sensitive activities (like entering bank details, etc.) should be kept to a minimum. Alongside free Wi-Fi, other amenities include a cafe that sells sandwiches, snacks, and beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). There is also a flexible dining menu with larger breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrees.

Pets are allowed to travel with passengers on trains to Charlotte from Atlanta. The combined weight of the pet (dog, cat, etc.) and carrier can be up to 20 lbs. The pet carrier itself is considered to be one piece of carry-on luggage, and the case should be leak proof, well ventilated, and big enough for the pet to comfortably move around without hitting the side walls. Pets are allowed in Coach Class seating, but they aren't allowed to travel in First class seating, non-Acela Business class, any bedroom accommodations, or food service cars. Passengers may bring up to five pets for a total travel time of seven hours (including transfers). The pets must be at least eight weeks old and have all required vaccinations. All passengers with pets must sign a “Pet Release and Indemnification Agreement” before boarding in Atlanta. Therefore, it’s suggested to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.

Amtrak trains to Charlotte from Atlanta allow both carry-on and checked baggage. Passengers may bring a total of four carry-on items. This includes two personal items of 25 lbs each and two carry-on items of 50 lbs each. Additionally, you may purchase up to two excess carry-on bags for a fee. These bags must be kept with you, put overhead, put under your seat, or placed in designated baggage areas. Strollers, diaper bags, and other infant necessities are free to carry onboard and don’t count toward your carry-on allowance. Passengers may also carry up to four items of checked baggage. The first two checked bags are free and must be less than 50 lbs each. The next two have the same weight requirements, but each come at an extra fee. Before departure, you may hand your checked bags to Amtrak staff and they will give you a ticket to retrieve your bag when you arrive at your destination.

See available tickets from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Charlotte Douglas for this week that start at $48 one-way.

It takes 5h 37m to get from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Charlotte Douglas by train. Amtrak is one of the fastest options available.

Amtrak are viable options. Check times and availability for Amtrak, as it was recently the cheapest train available traveling from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Charlotte Douglas from $87 round-trip.

A train from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Charlotte Douglas will travel much more than the 225.9 mi distance between them. The actual distance depends on the route taken, and stops along the way. In terms of time, a normal route is around 5h 37m.

52lb is the average carbon footprint of traveling from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Charlotte Douglas by train. This is 79% less than taking an airplane for this journey (246lb). A bus from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Charlotte Douglas has a carbon footprint of about 33lb.

We’ve found that taking a flight from Atlanta to Charlotte with Delta is more time-efficient when based simply on travel duration. A train from Atlanta to Charlotte or a bus from Atlanta to Charlotte can take you longer than a 1h 08m flight.

A bus from Atlanta to Charlotte from $48 can save you up to 44% on the cost of your trip compared to booking a flight from Atlanta to Charlotte or a train from Atlanta to Charlotte.