Take the Train Oct. 16-25
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Getting to the State Fair on Train 80:
- Ride train 80 departing Charlotte at 7:40am* with stops at Kannapolis, Salisbury, High Point, Greensboro, Burlington, Durham, Cary, State Fairgrounds and Raleigh station.
- Book tickets using Fare Code NSF.
- For best fares, book early. Tickets now on sale three easy ways (see below).
- Train 80 arrives across the street from the Fairgrounds at approximately 10:50am.*
- State Fair tickets can be purchased at entrance gate.
Getting Home from the State Fair on Train 79:
- Ride train 79 departing State Fairgrounds stop at 4:57pm* with stops at Raleigh Station, Cary, Durham, Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, Salisbury, Kannapolis & Charlotte.
- Book tickets using Fare Code NSF.
- For best fares, book early. Tickets now on sale three easy ways (see below).
- Train 79 arrives Charlotte station approximately 8:24 pm.*
* Note: Trains are considered on time if they arrive within 30 minutes
of their scheduled arrival time. We recommend checking train status
before you travel by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.
One-way fares to the State Fair as low as:
| From Charlotte - $25 | From High Point - $13 |
| From Kannapolis - $23 | From Greensboro - $11 |
| From Salisbury- $21 | From Burlington - $8 |
| From Durham - $5 |
For best fares, book early
Discounts available for seniors, children, college students & active military.
*Note: Temporary state fair stop is not wheelchair accessible.
Book tickets one of four easy ways:
- At automated ticket kiosks at all train stations, except Cary
- Online at Amtrak.com
- Walk-up window sales at Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro & Charlotte stations.
- By calling 1-800-USA-RAIL or by picking up red reservation phones at Cary, Burlington, High Point, Salisbury or Kannapolis stations.
