Everyday Discounts
In addition to a variety of promotions and special offers, NC By Train offers a variety of everyday discounts.
- North Carolina state employees traveling on the Carolinian and Piedmont receive a 15 percent discount for travel within North Carolina.
- Groups with 3-8 passengers can save with the Share Fare.
- Children 2-12 years old ride half-price every day. Infants under 2 ride free.
- College students can save 15 percent on tickets purchased a day before traveling.
- Seniors 65 and over are eligible to receive a discount on some routes.
- Veterans of the United States military receive a 10 percent discount.
- Active-duty U.S. military personnel, their spouses and dependents are can receive a 10 percent discount off most Amtrak rail fares.
- Discounts are available to passengers with disabilities and up to one traveling companion.
- National Association of Railroad Passengers members save 10 percent.*
*Tickets must be booked at least three days in advance of travel to use discount.
Information on current special promotions is also available on Amtrak's website.
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This page was last modified on 05/11/2026