The Raleigh Amtrak Station (Raleigh Union Station) is in a walkable downtown area at 510 W Martin Street. Three Amtrak routes stop (Carolinian, Piedmont and Silver Star) at this station with service to many cities in North Carolina, Florida and the Northeast. Raleigh to and from Charlotte is a popular trip that takes about three hours, only 30 minutes longer than driving, and there are multiple trains each day.
Station Amenities
View the full list of station amenities, including:
- Restrooms
- Ticket sales office
- Bag storage
- Checked baggage service
- Daily and overnight parking (fee)
Things to Know
- Amtrak service started in 2018
- The station is in a walkable area near downtown
Nearby Hotels
- Holiday Inn Raleigh Downtown
- Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
- Raleigh Marriott City Center
- Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown
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Nearby Attractions
- CAM Raleigh (art museum)
- Joel Lane Museum House
- Nash Square
- Raleigh Convention Center
- Red Hat Amphitheater
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- North Carolina State Capitol
- City of Raleigh Museum
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