How much is the train ticket from Washington to Charlotte?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Charlotte start from R 1 345. The average price for this train route is around R 1 990. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Charlotte?

The average train journey time from Washington to Charlotte is 8h, covering a distance of 529 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Charlotte route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Charlotte?

The earliest train from Washington to Charlotte departs at 11:08. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Train Washington to Charlotte from R 1 280 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:36 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 8 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 764, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

8h 45mAverage duration

536 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 764 - R 3 538	Average duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 345 - R 3 707	Average duration8h	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 1 345

Amtrak Washington Charlotte recent customer reviews

Because of a personal incident I was rebooked at Union Station DC, and given a credit for being a Veteran, as well as for 80 years old, neither of which was made available to me at initial booking.

Myron G.

15 September 2025

Overall great

Tadesse N.

13 November 2022

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC 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 Washington to Charlotte?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Charlotte start from R 1 345. The average price for this train route is around R 1 990. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Charlotte?
The average train journey time from Washington to Charlotte is 8h, covering a distance of 529 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Charlotte route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Charlotte?
The earliest train from Washington to Charlotte departs at 11:08. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 1 487

11/12

R 3 562

Today

R 2 836

13/12

R 1 902

14/12

R 2 836

15/12

R 2 369

16/12

R 1 902

17/12

R 1 902

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 487

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 487 to R 9 699 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 902, which is on 2025-12-13.