How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Washington start at ARS 110,466. The average price for this train route is around ARS 163,370. 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 ARS 105,070 | 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 ARS 56,681, 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 PriceARS 56,681 - ARS 306,180	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceARS 110,466 - ARS 307,387	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 ARS 110,466

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 ARS 110,466. The average price for this train route is around ARS 163,370. 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

ARS 227,179

04-22

ARS 124,948

Today

ARS 197,362

04-24

ARS 295,332

04-25

ARS 235,698

04-26

ARS 235,698

04-27

ARS 107,910

04-28

ARS 159,025

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Apr 27, 2026 with a price of ARS 107,910

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 ARS 107,910 to ARS 908,713 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 ARS 107,910 which is on 2026-04-27.