How much is the train ticket from Washington to Selma?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Selma start from R 860. The average price for this train route is around R 1 235. 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 Selma?

The average train journey time from Washington to Selma is 5h 21m, covering a distance of 391 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 21m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Selma 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 Washington to Selma?

The earliest train from Washington to Selma departs at 09:59. And the latest train departs at 11:08.

Train Washington to Selma from R 863 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Selma on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	11:08	Union Station	5h 30m	16:38	Selma Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:08	Union Station	5h 30m	16:38	Selma Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:42 PM EST.

Get from Washington to Selma

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 5 hours 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 860, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 21mAverage duration

391 kmDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

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 860

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 Selma, 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 Selma?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Selma start from R 860. The average price for this train route is around R 1 235. 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 Selma?
The average train journey time from Washington to Selma is 5h 21m, covering a distance of 391 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 21m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Selma 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 Washington to Selma?
The earliest train from Washington to Selma departs at 09:59. And the latest train departs at 11:08.

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 1 173

11/12

R 1 173

Today

R 1 346

13/12

R 863

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No data

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17/12

R 949

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Selma, NC was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 863

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 Selma, NC as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 863 to R 2 518 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Selma, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 863, which is on 2025-12-13.