The cheapest and fastest trains from Charlotte, NC to Salisbury, NC
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Salisbury, NC 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 Salisbury, NC will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 2 trains that leave Charlotte, NC for Salisbury, NC on Thu, May 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:31 AM0h44Charlotte, NC11:15 AMSalisbury, NC$141One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM0h36Charlotte, NC12:21 AMSalisbury, NC$161One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM0h36Charlotte, NC12:21 AMSalisbury, NC$161One-way0 transfers
10:31 AM0h44Charlotte, NC11:15 AMSalisbury, NC$141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Charlotte, NC to Salisbury, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Salisbury, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Salisbury, NC:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charlotte, NC to Salisbury, NC costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Salisbury, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (39m by train vs 47m by car). Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Charlotte, NC to Salisbury, NC train times
The table below shows live departures for Charlotte, NC to Salisbury, NC trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:30 PM Charlotte, NC | 0h41 | 1:11 PM Salisbury, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 PM Charlotte, NC | 0h36 | 12:21 AM Salisbury, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
![]() | 10:31 AM Charlotte, NC | 0h44 | 11:15 AM Salisbury, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Charlotte, NC to Salisbury, NC
Trains from Charlotte, NC to Salisbury, NC run on average 4 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:27, the last at 21:55. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (60 km) distance in 36m.
Distance 37 miles (60 km) |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 1:27 AM |
Last train 9:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak from Charlotte, NC to Salisbury, NC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Charlotte, NC and Salisbury, NC from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Charlotte, NC to Salisbury, NC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charlotte, NC to Salisbury, NC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salisbury, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Charlotte, NC to Salisbury, NC
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Alexander Michael's
- The King's Kitchen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- The Westin Charlotte
- Hilton Charlotte Uptown
- Omni Charlotte Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platform access
- Bus: CATS Bus Routes 11, 21, 22
- Light Rail: LYNX Blue Line nearby
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