How much is the train ticket from Charleston to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Washington start from R 1 300. The average price for this train route is around R 2 393. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charleston to Washington?

The average train journey time from Charleston to Washington is 9h 51m, covering a distance of 722 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 51m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charleston 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 Charleston to Washington?

The earliest train from Charleston to Washington departs at 09:15. And the latest train departs at 21:34.

Train Charleston to Washington from R 1 237 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charleston to Washington on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	9h 55m	19:10	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	20:34	Charleston Station	9h 51m	06:25	Union Station	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	9h 55m	19:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Washington on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	9h 55m	19:10	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	20:34	Charleston Station	9h 51m	06:25	Union Station	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	9h 55m	19:10	Union Station	No tags
Train	20:34	Charleston Station	9h 51m	06:25	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Washington on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	9h 55m	19:10	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	20:34	Charleston Station	9h 51m	06:25	Union Station	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	9h 55m	19:10	Union Station	No tags
Train	20:34	Charleston Station	9h 51m	06:25	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Washington on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	9h 55m	19:10	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	20:34	Charleston Station	9h 51m	06:25	Union Station	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	9h 55m	19:10	Union Station	No tags
Train	20:34	Charleston Station	9h 51m	06:25	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Washington on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	9h 55m	19:10	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	20:34	Charleston Station	9h 51m	06:25	Union Station	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	9h 55m	19:10	Union Station	No tags
Train	20:34	Charleston Station	9h 51m	06:25	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Washington on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	9h 55m	19:10	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	20:34	Charleston Station	9h 51m	06:25	Union Station	Fastest
Train	09:15	Charleston Station	9h 55m	19:10	Union Station	No tags
Train	20:34	Charleston Station	9h 51m	06:25	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:04 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston 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 9 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 300, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 51mAverage duration

722 kmDistance

66kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 132 - R 3 350	Average duration20h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 300 - R 5 977	Average duration9h 51m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 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 1 300

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, SC, US 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 Charleston to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Washington start from R 1 300. The average price for this train route is around R 2 393. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charleston to Washington?
The average train journey time from Charleston to Washington is 9h 51m, covering a distance of 722 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 51m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charleston 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 Charleston to Washington?
The earliest train from Charleston to Washington departs at 09:15. And the latest train departs at 21:34.

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

Best price found

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R 3 364

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R 2 292

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R 2 292

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R 2 292

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 25 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 292

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 292 to R 9 086 for a train ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 292, which is on 2026-01-27.