How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Washington start at $111. The average price for this train route is around $164. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Charlotte to Washington?

The average train trip from Charlotte to Washington takes 8h 16m and covers 529 km. The quickest train gets you there in 8h 16m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Washington route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlotte to Washington?

The earliest train from Charlotte to Washington departs at 5:31am. The latest train departs at 6:45am.

Train Charlotte to Washington from $106 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on January 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on January 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on January 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on January 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on January 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on January 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on January 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on January 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 8 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

8h 16mAverage Duration

529 kmDistance

48kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $255	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$111 - $829	Average Duration8h 16m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5735 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $111

Amtrak Charlotte Washington recent customer reviews

We had a pretty sizeable delay

Peerke B.

June 7, 2024

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Washington start at $111. The average price for this train route is around $164. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Charlotte to Washington?
The average train trip from Charlotte to Washington takes 8h 16m and covers 529 km. The quickest train gets you there in 8h 16m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Washington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlotte to Washington?
The earliest train from Charlotte to Washington departs at 5:31am. The latest train departs at 6:45am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01-12

$174

01-13

$113

Today

$106

01-15

$174

01-16

$123

01-17

$174

01-18

$174

01-19

$174

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $106

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

You can expect to pay from $106 to $799 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $123 which is on 2026-01-16.