How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Washington start from R 1 345. The average price for this train route is around R 1 989. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Washington?

The average train journey time from Charlotte to Washington is 8h 16m, covering a distance of 529 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 16m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 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 05:31. And the latest train departs at 06:45.

Train Charlotte to Washington from R 1 279 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlotte to Washington on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	16:31	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	13:47	Union Station	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Washington on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	16:31	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	13:47	Union Station	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Washington on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	16:31	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	13:47	Union Station	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Washington on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	16:31	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	13:47	Union Station	Fastest
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Washington on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	16:31	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	13:47	Union Station	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Washington on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	16:31	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	13:47	Union Station	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	13:47	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 3:22 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 1 345, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

8h 16mAverage duration

529 kmDistance

48kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 781 - R 3 149	Average duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 345 - R 8 894	Average duration8h 16m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 648 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5648 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 R 1 345

Amtrak Charlotte Washington recent customer reviews

We had a pretty sizeable delay

Peerke B.

7 June 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 R 1 345. The average price for this train route is around R 1 989. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Washington?
The average train journey time from Charlotte to Washington is 8h 16m, covering a distance of 529 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 16m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 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 05:31. And the latest train departs at 06:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

13/12

R 8 573

14/12

R 4 079

Today

R 2 835

16/12

R 1 902

17/12

R 1 279

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R 2 109

19/12

R 1 902

20/12

R 1 487

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 279

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 R 1 279 to R 12 600 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 R 1 279, which is on 2025-12-17.