Trains tickets from Charlotte (NC) to Washington (DC), US

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TodayMay 17
TomorrowMay 18
MonMay 19
from $206
TueMay 20
from $86
WedMay 21
from $86
ThuMay 22
from $122
FriMay 23
from $164
SatMay 24
from $122

Trains leaving Monday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Washington.

Average Price$48 - $170Average Duration9h 15m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$75 - $201Average Duration8h 16m
48kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
9h 15mAverage Duration
$48Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charlotte to Washington: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$109
Average train trip duration8h 16m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure5:31am
Distance328 miles (529 km)
Latest train departure6:45am

Charlotte to Washington Train

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

Best price found
05/15
$159
05/16
$137
Today
$206
05/18
$496
05/19
$206
05/20
$86
05/21
$86
05/22
$122
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte to Washington was searched and found on May 20, 2025 with a price of $86

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

You can expect to pay from $86 to $496 for a train ticket from Charlotte to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-05-20.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Charlotte and Washington is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Washington.

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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Charlotte and Washington, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

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.

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.

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Train from Washington to Charlotte

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