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Train Charleston to Washington: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price£66
Average train trip duration10h 13m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure08:31
Distance253 miles

Charleston to Washington Trains

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charleston - Washington

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Charleston to Washington cost?

    The average train ticket price from Charleston to Washington is £66. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Charleston to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Charleston to Washington?

    A train trip between Charleston and Washington is around 10h 13m, although the fastest train will take about 10h 13m. This is the time it takes to travel the 251 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Charleston and Washington?

    The number of trains from Charleston to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Charleston to Washington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Charleston to Washington?

    When taking the train from Charleston to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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£53
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%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston to Washington was searched and found on 21 Feb 2025 with a price of £53

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

You can expect to pay from £53 to £261 for a train ticket from Charleston to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £53, which is on 2025-02-21.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Washington you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Charleston and Washington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Charleston to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston to Washington?

%{brand}s logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Charleston and Washington is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £66 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £48. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Washington, choose the train, as it will take you from Charleston to Washington in about 10h 13m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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