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

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TodayAug 10
TomorrowAug 11
from US$171
TueAug 12
from US$116
WedAug 13
from US$128
ThuAug 14
from US$144
FriAug 15
from US$144
SatAug 16
from US$144
SunAug 17
from US$171

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One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 11 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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

Best price found
08-08
US$164
08-09
US$198
Today
US$164
08-11
US$164
08-12
US$110
08-13
US$122
08-14
US$137
08-15
US$137
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of US$110

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 US$110 to US$638 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 US$110 which is on 2025-08-12.

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.

Create your real-life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your train ride from Charlotte to Washington.

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 travelling 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 travelling more than 17,000 km.

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