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Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
Major contemporary art museum on Biscayne Bay, known for international exhibitions, striking architecture, and bayfront hanging gardens.
Cheapest price
$208
Average price
$236
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 49 m
Average duration
1 d 6 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
1053 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Miami, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charlotte, NC to Miami, FL will cost around $236 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $208.
It's difficult to get from Charlotte, NC to Miami, FL without transferring at least once.
74 Piedmont · 41 Floridian
74 Piedmont · 41 Floridian
20 Crescent · 74 Piedmont · 41 Floridian
74 Piedmont · 41 Floridian · 97 Silver Meteor
74 Piedmont · 41 Floridian
74 Piedmont · 41 Floridian
74 Piedmont · 41 Floridian · 97 Silver Meteor
20 Crescent · 74 Piedmont · 41 FloridianOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $108. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $108, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 654 miles (1053 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$199 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price | $213 Average price | $156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 23m Average total duration 24h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 32m Average total duration 18h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Miami, FL:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charlotte, NC to Miami, FL costing on average $213 (€172).
A train is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Miami, FL costing on average $223 (€180).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 2m.
Train takes on average 24h 53m.
Tickets start at around $199 (€161) compared to roughly $156 (€126) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-43.70 (€-35.28). The journey takes 24h 53m versus 10h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Charlotte, NC to Miami, FL trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 Crescent · 74 Piedmont · 41 Floridian | 5:31 AM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 36h38 | 6:09 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL | 2 transfers | |
74 Piedmont · 41 Floridian | 2:20 PM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 27h49 | 6:09 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL | 1 transfer | |
74 Piedmont · 41 Floridian | 2:20 PM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 27h49 | 6:09 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL | 1 transfer | |
74 Piedmont · 41 Floridian · 97 Silver Meteor | 2:20 PM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 28h39 | 6:59 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Charlotte, NC to Miami, FL run on average 3 times per day, taking around 24h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $108 (€87) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 14:45. The fastest train covers the 654 miles (1053 km) distance in 27h 49m.
Distance 654 miles (1053 km) |
Average train duration 24h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $108 (€87) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 27h 49m |
First train 5:31 AM |
Last train 2:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
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