How much does a cheap train ticket from Greenville to Washington cost?

The average train ticket price from Greenville to Washington is R 1 983. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Greenville to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Greenville to Washington?

A train trip between Greenville and Washington is around 11h 24m, although the fastest train will take about 11h 24m. This is the time it takes to travel the 656 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Greenville and Washington?

The number of trains from Greenville to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Greenville to Washington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Greenville to Washington?

When taking the train from Greenville to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Greenville to Washington from R 1 790 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Greenville to Washington on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	11h 24m	13:47	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	11h 24m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	14h 8m	16:31	Union Station	No tags
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	14h 8m	16:31	Union Station	No tags
Train	02:23	Greenville Station	14h 8m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:18 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Greenville 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 11 hours and with fares starting at just R 793, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

11hAverage duration

657 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 793 - R 3 617	Average duration11h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 874 - R 10 970	Average duration11h 24m	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 588 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5588 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 874

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC, US by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from Greenville to Washington cost?
The average train ticket price from Greenville to Washington is R 1 983. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Greenville to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Greenville to Washington?
A train trip between Greenville and Washington is around 11h 24m, although the fastest train will take about 11h 24m. This is the time it takes to travel the 656 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Greenville and Washington?
The number of trains from Greenville to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Greenville to Washington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Greenville to Washington?
When taking the train from Greenville to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

14/11

R 4 860

15/11

R 2 158

Today

R 2 158

17/11

R 3 141

18/11

R 1 790

19/11

R 1 790

20/11

R 1 790

21/11

R 2 018

The cheapest trip from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 790

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 790 to R 11 298 for a train ticket from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 790, which is on 2025-11-18.