How much is the train ticket from Greenville to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Greenville to Washington start from R 1 846. The average price for this train route is around R 2 723. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Greenville to Washington?

The average train journey time from Greenville to Washington is 11h 24m, covering a distance of 658 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 24m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Greenville 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 Greenville to Washington?

The earliest train from Greenville to Washington departs at 02:23. And the latest train departs at 02:23.

Train Greenville to Washington from R 1 764 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Greenville to Washington on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	14h 8m	16:31	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	11h 24m	13:47	Union Station	Fastest
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	14h 8m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Greenville to Washington on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	14h 8m	16:31	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	11h 24m	13:47	Union Station	Fastest
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	11h 24m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	14h 8m	16:31	Union Station	No tags
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	14h 8m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:36 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Greenville 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 11 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 971, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

11h 45mAverage duration

657 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 971 - R 3 962	Average duration11h 45m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 846 - R 12 188	Average duration11h 24m	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5638 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 1 846

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Greenville, SC 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 Greenville to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Greenville to Washington start from R 1 846. The average price for this train route is around R 2 723. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Greenville to Washington?
The average train journey time from Greenville to Washington is 11h 24m, covering a distance of 658 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 24m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Greenville 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 Greenville to Washington?
The earliest train from Greenville to Washington departs at 02:23. And the latest train departs at 02:23.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 2 127

10/12

R 3 717

Today

R 4 789

12/12

R 10 424

13/12

R 4 789

14/12

No data

15/12

R 1 764

16/12

R 3 077

The cheapest trip from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 764

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 764 to R 10 424 for a train ticket from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 764, which is on 2025-12-15.