The cheapest and fastest trains from Burlington, NC to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£270
Average price
£270
Fastest journey
11 h 49 m
Average duration
11 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
698 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burlington, NC to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burlington, NC to New York, NY will cost around £270 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £270.
Of the 1 trains that leave Burlington, NC for New York, NY every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 698 km distance in an average of 11 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 49 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Burlington, NC to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burlington, NC to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £79.
Distance: 698 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£163 Average Price | £99 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 5m Average total duration 11h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Burlington, NC to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Burlington, NC to New York, NY trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:46 Burlington, NC | 11h49 | 00:35 New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burlington, NC to New York, NY
Trains from Burlington, NC to New York, NY run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £79 but you can travel from only £41 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:04, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 698 km distance in 11h 49m.
Distance 698 km |
Average train duration 11h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 11h 49m |
First train 07:04 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Burlington, NC to New York, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Burlington, NC and New York, NY from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Burlington, NC to New York, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burlington, NC to New York, NY 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Burlington, NC and New York, NY
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station.
- Grill 584
- Village Grill
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Courtyard by Marriott Burlington
- Drury Inn & Suites Burlington
- Best Western Plus Burlington
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station consists of a single platform with a waiting area and ticketing services.
- Bus: Link Transit
- Taxi services available
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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