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

The average train ticket price from Washington to Charlotte is R 2 021. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Washington to Charlotte 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 Washington to Charlotte?

A train trip between Washington and Charlotte is around 9h 48m, although the fastest train will take about 8h. This is the time it takes to travel the 531 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Washington and Charlotte?

The number of trains from Washington to Charlotte can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Charlotte by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Washington to Charlotte?

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

Train Washington to Charlotte from R 1 300 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Charlotte on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	11:08	Union Station	9h 48m	20:56	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	8h	02:30	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 5:13 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 776, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

8h 30mAverage duration

532 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 776 - R 2 294	Average duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 367 - R 10 217	Average duration9h 48m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5582 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 1 367

Amtrak Washington Charlotte recent customer reviews

Because of a personal incident I was rebooked at Union Station DC, and given a credit for being a Veteran, as well as for 80 years old, neither of which was made available to me at initial booking.

Myron G.

15 September 2025

Overall great

Tadesse N.

13 November 2022

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

Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Charlotte, NC

How much does a cheap train ticket from Washington to Charlotte cost?
The average train ticket price from Washington to Charlotte is R 2 021. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Washington to Charlotte 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 Washington to Charlotte?
A train trip between Washington and Charlotte is around 9h 48m, although the fastest train will take about 8h. This is the time it takes to travel the 531 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Washington and Charlotte?
The number of trains from Washington to Charlotte can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Charlotte by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Washington to Charlotte?
When taking the train from Washington to Charlotte, 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

10/11

R 3 618

11/11

R 2 406

Today

R 1 932

13/11

R 1 932

14/11

R 2 880

15/11

R 1 511

16/11

R 2 880

17/11

R 2 143

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 511

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 511 to R 9 851 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 511, which is on 2025-11-15.