How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Charlotte?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Charlotte start from €68. The average price for this train route is around €101. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Charlotte?

The average train journey time from Washington to Charlotte is 9h 48m, covering a distance of 529 km. The fastest train gets you there in 8h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Charlotte route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Washington to Charlotte departs at 11:08. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Train Washington to Charlotte from €65 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	9h 48m	21:58	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	9h 48m	21:58	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	9h 48m	21:58	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	9h 48m	21:58	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	9h 48m	21:58	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	9h 48m	21:58	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	9h 48m	21:58	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	9h 48m	21:58	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	9h 48m	21:58	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	9h 48m	21:58	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	9h 48m	21:58	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	9h 48m	21:58	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	9h 48m	21:58	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	9h 48m	21:58	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just €41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

9h 30mAverage duration

546 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€41 - €231	Average duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€68 - €508	Average duration9h 48m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,749 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5749 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at €68

Amtrak Washington Charlotte recent customer reviews

Because of a personal incident I was rebooked at Union Station DC, and given a credit for being a Veteran, as well as for 80 years old, neither of which was made available to me at initial booking.

Myron G.

15 September 2025

Overall great

Tadesse N.

13 November 2022

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

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Charlotte?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Charlotte start from €68. The average price for this train route is around €101. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Charlotte?
The average train journey time from Washington to Charlotte is 9h 48m, covering a distance of 529 km. The fastest train gets you there in 8h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Charlotte route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Charlotte?
The earliest train from Washington to Charlotte departs at 11:08. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

20/01

€120

21/01

€120

Today

€144

23/01

€96

24/01

€96

25/01

€75

26/01

€69

27/01

€69

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of €69

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

You can expect to pay from €69 to €433 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €69, which is on 2026-01-26.