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Trip Summary

You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Alexandria and Charlotte. The average train journey from Alexandria to Charlotte takes 8 hours and 35 minutes, but some Amtrak Crescent train trips are as short as 7 hours and 41 minutes.

Distance324 mi (521 km)
Fastest train7h 41m
Lowest price£37.82
Trains per day2
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Carolinian
Train lines2

Train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for trains from Alexandria to Charlotte

(Based on 8 ratings and reviews)

4.9

5.0

Kent

28 March 2024- Visiting family

Amtrak Carolinian

Pros: The cafe car had sandwiches to choose from. I had a Caprese, mozzarella, pesto, and roasted bell pepper, that was good. Cons: Upgrade to starlink for data. Tips: Free Wi-Fi is as useful as it is expensive. Using your cell phone as a hotspot, you'll end up losing signal between many towns as well though. If you want to avoid kids fighting in the background of your meetings, don't plan your trip during school holidays.

5.0

Maduabuchukwu

16 November 2022- Regular commuter

Amtrak Crescent

Pros: Everything was good. Cons: No complaints so far. Tips: Just to be at the station on time and ask questions if anything is not clear to them.

5.0

Jimit

11 July 2022- Visiting family

Amtrak Carolinian

Pros: Very safe and helpful trip. Cons: All looks good.

4.0

Soeum

21 March 2022- Visiting friends

Amtrak Carolinian

Pros: I had a nice trip on train. Cons: I don't know. Tips: Come with me on the train.

5.0

Negmeldin

25 October 2019- Visiting family

Amtrak Carolinian

The lady working in Cafeteria so nice and friendly

What is the price of a train ticket from Alexandria to Charlotte?

Over the past month, a train ticket between Alexandria and Charlotte cost £58.78, on average. Booking your trip at least 29 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around £51.70 more.

Average prices by travel date

£84£56£28AprApr

For the next 30 days, the cost of a one-way train trip from Alexandria to Charlotte will range from £48 to £77. If you're planning to travel by train to Charlotte in the upcoming week, the cheapest train ticket from Alexandria you can find in the next 7 days is £48. Be sure to book your trip in advance as train ticket prices typically increase as your travel date approaches.

Monthly average prices

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You can find the lowest prices on this route during February. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Alexandria to Charlotte, with the average price at just £67. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in November, when the average price goes up to £91. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.

Prices as travel date approaches

£121£97£72£48£243020100

If you're looking to save on your train trip from Alexandria to Charlotte, book online with Wanderu at least 29 days in advance. That way, you’ll save £51.70 compared to booking your ticket last minute.

Which train should you take from Alexandria to Charlotte?

2 train services operate from Alexandria to Charlotte. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak Carolinian19h 30m£68.22
Amtrak Crescent17h 41m£79.02

  • The Amtrak Carolinian is a passenger train service which connects New York City and Washington, DC to some of the most charming destinations in North Carolina. The Carolinian runs an average of 1 trips per day between Alexandria and Charlotte, all of which include seats with extra legroom, free WiFi, power outlets, and snacks available in the Café car. The average Amtrak Carolinian ticket price for this route is , and the trip usually lasts around 9 hours and 30 minutes.

  • The Crescent is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs from New York to New Orleans by way of Atlanta. As an overnight service, the Crescent offers a variety of amenities and accommodation options. There’s also a café car where you can enjoy freshly prepared meals and a variety of soft and alcoholic beverages. Like all Amtrak trains, the Crescent offers free WiFi, power outlets and extra legroom. Train trips from Alexandria to Charlotte take about 7 hours and 41 minutes and the cost of a one-way train ticket on the Crescent starts from £54.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Alexandria and Charlotte is approximately 324 miles, or 521 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 35 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 41 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Alexandria to Charlotte. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Alexandria at 11:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Trains leave the station in Alexandria twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Charlotte with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Charlotte to Alexandria.

City Information

Alexandria

Alexandria is a charming, historic city in Virginia, located just a few miles south of Washington, D.C., on the Potomac River. Alexandria's Old Town entrances visitors with its preserved brick sidewalks and 18th-century homes and buildings; you'll feel transported to the era of the city's founding in 1749. This quarter, especially along King Street, features boutiques, restaurants, and antique shops in quaint, intimate settings.

Thanks to its vicinity to the capital, Alexandria boasts a unique food scene with many high-class restaurants for you to enjoy. The most popular local establishments include The Warehouse, Chart House, and Chadwicks. You can even dine in Gadsby's Tavern, a favourite of some of the nation's founders in the 1780s, and learn more about early American life in the adjacent Gadsby's Tavern Museum.

Washington, D.C. and all its travel connections are only a water taxi away, but the city is also well-served by transportation options directly out of Alexandria. Intercity Amtrak routes regularly arrive at Alexandria Union Station, including the Northeast Regional, Silver Service, Crescent, Cardinal, and Carolinian. The two nearest airports to the city are the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the Washington Dulles International Airport.

Charlotte

A mecca for fans of speed in general and for NASCAR in particular, Charlotte is a burgeoning urban center that still retains its southern charm. Even if you are not a hardcore fan of NASCAR, it is still worth taking the time to check it out. Housing more than just plaques dedicated to legendary drivers, the museum also features high-tech exhibits, as well as racing simulators to keep you enthralled. If cars are not your thing, the bustling Uptown area, which houses the city’s top museums such as Discovery Place or Mint Museum Uptown, will offer a day’s worth of interesting facts to enjoy. When you wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of Uptown, Freedom Park, located about three miles north of the city center, provides a natural refuge where you can recover.

Charlotte’s food scene is brimming with life, as modernized Southern staples take the city by storm. Perhaps the best place to enjoy the tastiest Southern dishes in town is at Price’s Chicken Coop. If you are looking to enjoy some fine barbecues, Midwood Smokehouse or Noble Smoke might have what you need.

Charlotte’s busiest bus station is at W 4th St in the heart of the city, offering bus trips by several carriers like Greyhound and Jefferson Lines to other cities such as Richmond or New York. The city is served by three Amtrak lines: the Crescent, the Carolinian, and the Piedmont. Travelers can catch these trains at the station on Tryon St in Lockwood. The main airport of the city is the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is the sixth-busiest airport in the country. It is located 6 miles from the city center.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Alexandria?

Main departure station: 110 Callahan Dr

There is one train station in Alexandria.

All train stations in Alexandria:

  • 110 Callahan Dr

Where is the train station in Charlotte?

1914 N Tryon St - CLTAMT-0

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Main arrival station: 1914 N Tryon St

The busiest train station in North Carolina is located at 1914 N Tryon St, slightly northeast of downtown Charlotte. This station is the origin point for the Amtrak Carolinian to New York City and the Amtrak Piedmont to Raleigh. The Amtrak Crescent also stops in Charlotte on its route from New York City to New Orleans. The station has free parking and vending machines onsite, and is close to several stations for the local LYNX light rail.

Train stations in Charlotte:

  • 1914 N Tryon St

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