How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Washington start at PLN 289. The average price for this train route is around PLN 428. 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 PLN 275 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on April 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
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 April 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
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
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on April 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
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
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on April 27
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 April 28
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 April 29
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 April 30
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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:37 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 10 hours, and with fares starting at just PLN 149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

10hAverage Duration

538 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePLN 149 - PLN 801	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePLN 289 - PLN 805	Average Duration8h 16m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,789 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5789 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 PLN 289

Amtrak Charlotte Washington recent customer reviews

We had a pretty sizeable delay

Peerke B.

June 7, 2024

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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 PLN 289. The average price for this train route is around PLN 428. 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

04-21

PLN 595

04-22

PLN 327

Today

PLN 517

04-24

PLN 773

04-25

PLN 617

04-26

PLN 617

04-27

PLN 283

04-28

PLN 416

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Apr 27, 2026 with a price of PLN 283

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 PLN 283 to PLN 2,377 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 PLN 283 which is on 2026-04-27.