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

The average train ticket price from Washington to Charlotte is $116. The best way to find 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 329 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains 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 have layovers. 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 $74 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08am	Union Station	9h 48m	8:56pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	6:30pm	Union Station	8h	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	11:08am	Union Station	9h 48m	8:56pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	6:30pm	Union Station	8h	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08am	Union Station	9h 48m	8:56pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	6:30pm	Union Station	8h	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	11:08am	Union Station	9h 48m	8:56pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	6:30pm	Union Station	8h	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlotte on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:08am	Union Station	9h 48m	8:56pm	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Train	6:30pm	Union Station	8h	2:30am	Amtrak Station	Fastest
Train	11:08am	Union Station	9h 48m	8:56pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	6:30pm	Union Station	8h	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:23 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

332 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $193	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$78 - $215	Average Duration9h 48m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5614 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $78

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.

September 15, 2025

Overall great

Tadesse N.

November 13, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC by 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

11/27

$206

11/28

$206

Today

$206

11/30

$206

12/01

$236

12/02

$122

12/03

$74

12/04

$110

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $74

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 $74 to $638 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 $74 which is on 2025-12-03.