How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Washington start from ARS 111,565. The average price for this train route is around ARS 164,996. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Washington?

The average train ride duration from Charlotte to Washington is 8h 16m, covering a distance of 328 miles (529 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 16m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Charlotte to Washington route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Charlotte to Washington?

The earliest train departs from Charlotte to Washington at 5:31am. And the latest train departs at 6:45am.

Train Charlotte to Washington from ARS 106,116 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on April 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on April 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on April 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on April 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on April 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on April 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on May 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	5:31am	Amtrak Station	8h 16m	1:47pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:45am	Amtrak Station	9h 46m	4:31pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:33 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte 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 10 hours and with fares starting at just ARS 57,246, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

10hAverage Duration

334 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceARS 57,246 - ARS 309,227	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceARS 111,565 - ARS 310,446	Average Duration8h 16m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,789 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

Based on 5789 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at ARS 111,565

Amtrak Charlotte Washington recent customer reviews

We had a pretty sizeable delay

Peerke B.

June 7, 2024

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Washington start from ARS 111,565. The average price for this train route is around ARS 164,996. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Washington?
The average train ride duration from Charlotte to Washington is 8h 16m, covering a distance of 328 miles (529 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 16m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Charlotte to Washington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Charlotte to Washington?
The earliest train departs from Charlotte to Washington at 5:31am. And the latest train departs at 6:45am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

04/22

ARS 126,192

04/23

ARS 199,326

Today

ARS 298,271

04/25

ARS 238,043

04/26

ARS 177,816

04/27

ARS 177,816

04/28

ARS 160,608

04/29

ARS 116,154

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Apr 29, 2026 with a price of ARS 116,154

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

You can expect to pay from ARS 116,154 to ARS 807,339 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ARS 116,154 which is on 2026-04-29.