How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Washington start from PLN 290. The average price for this train route is around PLN 429. 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 PLN 276 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Washington on April 24
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

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	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 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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:11 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 PLN 149, 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 PricePLN 149 - PLN 803	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePLN 290 - PLN 806	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 PLN 290

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 PLN 290. The average price for this train route is around PLN 429. 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

04/21

PLN 596

04/22

PLN 328

Today

PLN 518

04/24

PLN 774

04/25

PLN 618

04/26

PLN 618

04/27

PLN 462

04/28

PLN 417

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Apr 22, 2026 with a price of PLN 328

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 PLN 328 to PLN 2,382 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 PLN 417 which is on 2026-04-28.