Train from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on April 24
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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 R$204, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day
10hAverage Duration
334 milesDistance
13kgCO₂ emissions
Average PriceR$204 - R$1,099Average Duration10h
13kg CO₂e
Average PriceR$397 - R$1,103Average Duration8h 16m
48kg CO₂e

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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Washington?

    The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Washington start from R$397. The average price for this train route is around R$586. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. 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.

  3. Which train operators service the Charlotte to Washington route?

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

  4. 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
04/21
R$815
04/22
R$449
Today
R$632
04/24
R$846
04/25
R$708
04/26
R$846
04/27
R$413
04/28
R$571
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Apr 27, 2026 with a price of R$413

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 R$413 to R$3,723 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 R$413 which is on 2026-04-27.

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