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

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TodayMay 14
from $200
TomorrowMay 15
from $132
FriMay 16
from $200
SatMay 17
from $107
SunMay 18
from $200
MonMay 19
from $119
TueMay 20
from $119
WedMay 21
from $107

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One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Charlotte.

Bus
Average Price$47 - $133Average Duration8h 40m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$75 - $258Average Duration8h
48kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Charlotte

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 8 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
8h 40mAverage Duration
$47Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington to Charlotte: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$109
Average train trip duration8h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure11:08am
Distance328 miles (529 km)
Latest train departure6:30pm

Washington to Charlotte Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/12
$200
05/13
$159
Today
$107
05/15
$132
05/16
$200
05/17
$107
05/18
$200
05/19
$119
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to Charlotte was searched and found on May 14, 2025 with a price of $107

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

You can expect to pay from $107 to $1,011 for a train ticket from Washington to Charlotte based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $107 which is on 2025-05-17.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Charlotte 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 Washington and Charlotte, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Charlotte to Washington

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