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How to get to Fayetteville by train
- Routes
- 34
- Trips per day
- 78
- train lines
- 3
- Stations
- 1
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About Fayetteville
Fayetteville is a charming North Carolina city with much to discover. Military history is prominent in Fayetteville, since it's the home of Fort Bragg, the largest military base in the world. It's also where Babe Ruth gained the moniker “Babe” when he made his first home run as a professional athlete.
A trip to Fayetteville is sure to be a home run for you, too. The Airborne and Special Operations Museum is a popular attraction, filled with extensive exhibits about United States military history. The North Carolina Civil War & Reconstruction History Center and the nearby Arsenal Park provide a deeper dive into the Civil War era.
Stop and smell the flowers at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden, a gorgeous showcase of more than 2,000 plants, or hike along the Cape Fear River Trail.
Limited flights are available through Fayetteville Regional Airport, but you can travel to more cities from Raleigh Durham International Airport, about 60 miles away. Taking the train is convenient because of its direct service to Fayetteville on Amtrak's Silver Service or the Amtrak Palmetto. Plus, several national and regional coach carriers run routes to and from Fayetteville, including Greyhound, FlixBus US, Southeastern Stages, and Wanda Coach.
Station Information

Fayetteville's main railway station is in the Fayetteville Downtown Historic District, and the building itself is on the list of North Carolina's Registered Historic Places. The station serves two Amtrak lines, namely Palmetto, which travels between New York and Savannah, and Silver Service, which travels from New York to Miami. Within the station, you can find a ticket office, waiting area, information desk, and a Subway restaurant, and there is also parking directly behind the station. Outside the station, there are no amenities in the immediate vicinity, but multiple restaurants and local hotels are a short distance away.
Popular train stations in Fayetteville:
- 472 Hay St
What train companies travel to Fayetteville, NC?
Located in North Carolina, Fayetteville is accessible by train from 34 other cities. You can choose from 78 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Fayetteville on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Coach tickets to Fayetteville are also available.
Train companies serving Fayetteville
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 161 | 11 hrs, 25 mins | €157.29 |
| Amtrak Palmetto | 20 | 8 hrs, 44 mins | €88.66 |
| Amtrak Silver Service | 30 | 7 hrs, 26 mins | €140.63 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
The Palmetto is an Amtrak train service that runs a total of 829 miles from New York City to Savannah, GA, connecting 20 cities from the Northeast to the Southeast along the way.
The Silver Service is an Amtrak train line that runs from New York City to Miami, connecting the largest cities in the Mid-Atlantic region with key destinations in the South and many places across the Sunshine State. Two trains, the Silver Meteor and Silver Star, collectively comprise the Silver Service. The trains come equipped with a variety of sleeper cars that travellers taking an overnight train can choose from, as well as a variety of amenities like free WiFi, power sockets, and a café car.
Which train carrier has the best service to Fayetteville?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to Fayetteville by train with Amtrak Silver Service, giving it a 4.8 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Amtrak Palmetto had the most comfortable train service to Fayetteville, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Amtrak Palmetto at 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Fayetteville punctually, travellers suggest that Amtrak Palmetto has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to Fayetteville, rating it 4.4 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
€12.50 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Fayetteville, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Fayetteville. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Fayetteville was €12.50.
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The main train station in Fayetteville is 472 Hay St. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Fayetteville.
The closest airport to Fayetteville is Fayetteville Regional Grannis Field (FAY), located 4.2 miles from the city centre of Fayetteville.
Fayetteville ranks number 6 among the most popular train destinations in North Carolina. Fayetteville ranks number 116 among train destinations in the country. Fayetteville ranks number 8 in North Carolina by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 50 direct train schedules arriving in Fayetteville each day.
The population of Fayetteville is 201,963. It ranks number 5 by population in North Carolina. It ranks number 67 by population in the country.
A short train trip to Fayetteville, under 60 miles, can cost as little as €12.50. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to Fayetteville starts at €22.31. A longer trip by train to Fayetteville can be as cheap as €48.20. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €22.31.
People who take the train to Fayetteville are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent services, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Fayetteville easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city centre of Fayetteville is 472 Hay St, located just 0.4 miles away. Select 472 Hay St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Fayetteville. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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