The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC
Cheapest price
€80
Average price
€115
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC will cost around €115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €80.
Of the 2 trains that leave Washington, DC for Charlotte, NC on Wed, Apr 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 29 the direct trains cover the 529 km distance in an average of 8 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h .
On Wed, Apr 29 the slowest trains will take 9 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
79 Carolinian1:05 PM9h40Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:45 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC€801One-way0 transfers
19 Crescent6:30 PM8h00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC2:30 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC€1511One-way0 transfers
19 Crescent6:30 PM8h00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC2:30 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC€1511One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian1:05 PM9h40Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:45 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC€801One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €53.
Distance: 529 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€145 Average price | €69 Average price Cheapest | €295 Average price |
9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC trains for today, Tuesday, April 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 Crescent | 6:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h00 | 2:30 AM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, April 29 | |||||
79 Carolinian | 1:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 9h40 | 10:45 PM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC
Trains from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €66 but you can travel from only €36 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:04, the last at 18:30. The fastest train covers the 529 km distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 529 km |
Average train duration 9h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €66 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 8h 0m |
First train 4:04 AM |
Last train 6:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Charlotte, NC from €36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Charlotte, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Alexander Michael's
- The King's Kitchen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- The Westin Charlotte
- Hilton Charlotte Uptown
- Omni Charlotte Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platform access
- Bus: CATS Bus Routes 11, 21, 22
- Light Rail: LYNX Blue Line nearby
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