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Pérez Art Museum Miami
Major contemporary art museum on Biscayne Bay, known for international modern and contemporary exhibitions and striking waterfront architecture.




Cheapest price
$245
Average price
$287
Fastest journey
27h 49m
Average duration
31h 13m
Trains per day
4
Distance
1045 km
Omio 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 $106. 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 $106, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 654 miles (1053 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$196 Average price Cheapest | $219 Average price | $209 Average price | $153 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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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Miami, FL:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charlotte, NC to Miami, FL costing on average $209 (€172).
A train is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Miami, FL costing on average $219 (€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 $196 (€161) compared to roughly $153 (€126) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-42.90 (€-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 today, Saturday, July 11. 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 | |
72 Piedmont · 41 Floridian | 10:25 AM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 31h44 | 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 | |
74 Piedmont · 41 Floridian | 2:20 PM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 27h49 | 6:09 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL | 1 transfer | |
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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 $106 (€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 $106 (€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 |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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Most Charlotte, NC to Miami, FL trains use the Charlotte Station to Miami Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Charlotte, NC and Miami, FL train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Charlotte Station is 2 km from Charlotte city centre. Public transport options include:
Charlotte Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Alexander Michael's, The King's Kitchen
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Charlotte Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Charlotte Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Charlotte Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Charlotte Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charlotte Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Westin Charlotte, Hilton Charlotte Uptown, Omni Charlotte Hotel.
Miami Station is 10 km from Miami city centre. Public transport options include:
Miami Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Knife Restaurant, La Estacion American Brasserie
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Miami Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Miami Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Miami Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Miami Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Miami Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, Hilton Miami Downtown, Holiday Inn Port of Miami-Downtown.
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