Introduction to the Amtrak Carolinian
The Carolinian is an Intercity Rail service offered by Amtrak. It first started service in 1990. The Carolinian is responsible for taking about 270,000 passengers per year to their final destinations.
The Carolinian operates along the Northeastern and Southeastern United States between Charlotte, North Carolina, and New York City.
What to Expect on Amtrak Carolinian?
The Carolinian runs a total of 704 miles between its starting point, Charlotte, North Carolina, and its point of termination, New York City.
This Intercity Rail travels at an average speed of 52 miles per hour. The overall trip from start to finish takes about 13 hours. The Carolinian runs trips daily and 7 trips per week.
Accommodations provided by the Carolinian
Carolinian offers seating for 331 passengers. Business class seats are available for purchase.
This train also has no sleeper cars due to its shorter trip duration.
The Carolinian provides food options in the cafe car.
What are the Major Stops on the Carolinian?
The Carolinian starts in Charlotte, North Carolina, and terminates in New York City. In between, the Carolinian makes the following stops at these major locations.
- Charlotte, North Carolina – Charlotte Station. This is where the Carolinian service begins.
- Greensboro, North Carolina – J Douglas Galyon Station
- Durham, North Carolina – Durham Station
- Raleigh, North Carolina – Raleigh Union Station
- Alexandria, Virginia – Alexandria Union Station
- Washington, DC – Washington Union Station
- Baltimore, Maryland – Baltimore Union Station
- Philadephia, Pennslyvania – 30th Street Station
- Newark, New Jersey – Newark Penn Station
- New York City – New York – Penn Station. This is where the Carolinian service ends.
How Much Does it Cost to Ride on the Carolinian?
A normal fare onboard the Carolinian will cost you between $101.00 and $183.00, depending on which type of seat you decide to purchase.
Sources
https://www.amtrak.com/routes/carolinian-piedmont-train.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolinian_(train)
