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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: February 9 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston, WV
    Arrival time: February 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: February 9 at
    Departure city: Charleston
    Departure location: Charleston, WV
    Arrival time: February 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Charleston to Washington: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$69
Average train trip duration10h 13m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:31am
Distance253 miles (407 km)

Charleston to Washington Trains

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

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02/07
$92
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02/09
$92
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02/12
$55
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%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston to Washington was searched and found on Feb 12, 2025 with a price of $55

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

You can expect to pay from $55 to $286 for a train ticket from Charleston to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-02-12.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Washington you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Charleston and Washington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Charleston to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston to Washington?

%{brand}s logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Charleston and Washington is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $69 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $59. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Washington, choose the train, as it will take you from Charleston to Washington in about 10h 13m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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