Trains tickets from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE

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TodayJun 29
TomorrowJun 30
from $275
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WedJul 2
from $164
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 30 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 30 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 30 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 30 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Wilmington.

Average Price$67 - $166Average Duration14h 15m
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$99 - $701Average Duration11h 51m
62kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 14 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
14h 15mAverage Duration
$67Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charlotte to Wilmington: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$164
Average train trip duration11h 51m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure5:31am
Distance424 miles (683 km)
Latest train departure6:45am

Charlotte to Wilmington Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/27
$175
06/28
$175
Today
$175
06/30
$264
07/01
$141
07/02
$157
07/03
$212
07/04
$141
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte to Wilmington was searched and found on Jul 1, 2025 with a price of $141

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charlotte to Wilmington, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $141 to $676 for a train ticket from Charlotte to Wilmington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $141 which is on 2025-07-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Charlotte and Wilmington is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Wilmington.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Wilmington, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Charlotte and Wilmington compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Charlotte to Wilmington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Will you be returning to Charlotte by train?

Train from Wilmington to Charlotte

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