How much is the train ticket from Charleston to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Washington start from $79. The average price for this train route is around $146. 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 Charleston to Washington?

The average train ride duration from Charleston to Washington is 9h 51m, covering a distance of 448 miles (722 km). The quickest train can get you there in 9h 51m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Charleston to Washington route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train departs from Charleston to Washington at 9:15am. And the latest train departs at 9:34pm.

Train Charleston to Washington from $75 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	9:34pm	Charleston Station	9h 51m	7:25am	Union Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:15am	Charleston Station	9h 55m	7:10pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	9:34pm	Charleston Station	9h 51m	7:25am	Union Station	Fastest
Train	9:15am	Charleston Station	9h 55m	7:10pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	9:34pm	Charleston Station	9h 51m	7:25am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Washington on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:15am	Charleston Station	9h 55m	7:10pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	9:34pm	Charleston Station	9h 51m	7:25am	Union Station	Fastest
Train	9:15am	Charleston Station	9h 55m	7:10pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	9:34pm	Charleston Station	9h 51m	7:25am	Union Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 9 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 51mAverage Duration

448 milesDistance

66kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $298	Average Duration14h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$79 - $979	Average Duration9h 51m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,628 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5628 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 $79

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charleston, SC, US 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 Charleston to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Charleston to Washington start from $79. The average price for this train route is around $146. 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 Charleston to Washington?
The average train ride duration from Charleston to Washington is 9h 51m, covering a distance of 448 miles (722 km). The quickest train can get you there in 9h 51m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Charleston to Washington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Charleston to Washington?
The earliest train departs from Charleston to Washington at 9:15am. And the latest train departs at 9:34pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/05

$139

12/06

$139

Today

$139

12/08

No data

12/09

$139

12/10

$75

12/11

$75

12/12

$139

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $75

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

You can expect to pay from $75 to $1,039 for a train ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2025-12-10.