Amtrak 79
Amtrak · Carolinian
Route data
558 of 705 miles done (79%)
Usually
Last 4 weeks
- Departs
- 7:04 AM
- Arrives
- 10:45 PM
- Journey time
- 15 hr 41 min
- 26 stops
- Runs
- Every day
Average daily delay over the last 30 days
Recorded runs include all runs with arrival records. Runs with measurements have at least one known delay. On-time rates and delays use individual arrival observations with known delay.
Runs with delay measurements: 30
Amtrak 79 is an Amtrak Carolinian train. See all Carolinian trains. See how often Carolinian runs on time.
Typical schedule
Stops and times for Amtrak 79 from New York Penn to Charlotte on a typical weekday. Actual times may vary.
| Stop | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| New York Penn | — | 7:04 AM |
| Newark Penn | 7:20 AM | 7:24 AM |
| Metropark | 7:38 AM | 7:40 AM |
| New Brunswick | 7:49 AM | 7:51 AM |
| Princeton Junction | 8:05 AM | 8:07 AM |
| Trenton | 8:16 AM | 8:19 AM |
| Philadelphia 30th Street | 8:47 AM | 8:56 AM |
| Wilmington | 9:15 AM | 9:18 AM |
| Baltimore Penn | 10:09 AM | 10:13 AM |
| Baltimore Airport | 10:25 AM | 10:28 AM |
| Washington Union | 11:02 AM | 1:05 PM |
| Alexandria | 1:20 PM | 1:23 PM |
| Richmond Staples Mill Road | 3:15 PM | 3:24 PM |
| Petersburg | 3:59 PM | 4:01 PM |
| Rocky Mount | 5:28 PM | 5:32 PM |
| Wilson | 5:50 PM | 5:54 PM |
| Selma | 6:27 PM | 6:27 PM |
| Raleigh Union | 7:07 PM | 7:15 PM |
| North Carolina State Fair | 7:20 PM | 7:20 PM |
| Cary | 7:37 PM | 7:39 PM |
| Durham | 8:06 PM | 8:09 PM |
| Burlington | 8:47 PM | 8:48 PM |
| Greensboro | 9:12 PM | 9:16 PM |
| High Point | 9:31 PM | 9:32 PM |
| Salisbury | 10:04 PM | 10:06 PM |
| Kannapolis | 10:22 PM | 10:23 PM |
| Charlotte | 10:56 PM | — |
Amtrak 79: the last 4 weeks
Observed arrivals from Oct 13 to Nov 9: 28 runs on 28 days, 529 recorded arrivals. On time means on time or early.
- On time
- 25%
- Average delay
- 20.9 min
- Worst delay
- 1 hr 48 min
- on Oct 14
- Stops
- 27
- Days observed
- 28
- Runs observed
- 28
Frequently asked questions
What time does Amtrak 79 depart?
Amtrak 79 usually departs New York Penn at 7:04 AM. Actual times may vary.
How many stops does Amtrak 79 make?
Amtrak 79 makes 27 stops between New York Penn and Charlotte.
Is Amtrak 79 on time?
From October 13, 2026 to November 9, 2026, Amtrak 79 arrived on time or early 25% of the time over 529 recorded arrivals on 28 days. It ran 20.9 min late on average. Its worst delay was 1 hr 48 min, on October 14, 2026.
New York Penn → Charlotte
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