How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Washington start from $78. The average price for this train route is around $116. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Washington?

The average train ride duration from Charlotte to Washington is 8h 16m, covering a distance of 328 miles (529 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 16m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Charlotte to Washington route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Charlotte to Washington?

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

Train Charlotte to Washington from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:20 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 9 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

9h 10mAverage Duration

338 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $163	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$78 - $515	Average Duration8h 16m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5610 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $78

Amtrak Charlotte Washington recent customer reviews

We had a pretty sizeable delay

Peerke B.

June 7, 2024

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 from $78. The average price for this train route is around $116. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Washington?
The average train ride duration from Charlotte to Washington is 8h 16m, covering a distance of 328 miles (529 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 16m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Charlotte to Washington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Charlotte to Washington?
The earliest train departs from Charlotte to Washington at 5:31am. And 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

11/25

$638

11/26

$236

Today

$206

11/28

$206

11/29

$638

11/30

$496

12/01

$1,016

12/02

$110

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $110

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 $110 to $1,016 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 $110 which is on 2025-12-02.