Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC train with Amtrak

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Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Cheapest

€83

Average

€98

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.

Cheapest

79 Carolinian

11:08AM9h48

Union Station, Washington, DC

08:56PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC

€831One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

19 Crescent

06:30PM8h00

Union Station, Washington, DC

02:30AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC

€1141One-way

0 transfers

Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, January 25

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Amtrak 79 Carolinian Amtrak79 Carolinian	11:08AM Union Station, Washington, DC	9h48	08:56PM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 19 Crescent Amtrak19 Crescent	06:30PM Union Station, Washington, DC	8h00	02:30AM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC?

The best time to book your train from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC.

Trains

from €81

Buses

from €29

Flights

from €99

Fastest train times from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC

Showing times and prices for Jan 25

Fastest Journey

8 h

Average

8 h 54 m

Trains per day

Distance

529 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Washington, DC for Charlotte, NC every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

19 Crescent

06:30PM8h00

Union Station, Washington, DC

02:30AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC

€1141One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

79 Carolinian

11:08AM9h48

Union Station, Washington, DC

08:56PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC

€831One-way

0 transfers

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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 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €57 but you can travel from only €37 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €37

Distance

529 km

Average train duration

9h 39m

Cheapest ticket price

€57

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

8h 0m

First train

04:04

Last train

18:49

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €37

Train providers: Amtrak trains Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC

Find the best trains to Charlotte, NC from Washington, DC with Omio's travel partners Amtrak from €57. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveller’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Washington, DC and Charlotte, NC, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Train information from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 8 h
Cheapest Price: €57
Amtrak frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC

FAQs: Travel by train from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC.

Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC can start from as little as €57 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC is €80; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC train time is 8 h covering the 529 km long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC leaves at 04: 04. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC leaves at 18: 49.

Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the route from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Washington, DC and Charlotte, NC on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 18: 49.

The cheapest month for a train from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC is September.

You have options as you can travel from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC

Washington

Charlotte

The major train station for departures in Washington is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your trip from Washington to Charlotte.

Union Station Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Address

50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States

Phone Number

+1 202 2891908

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00

Distance to city center

2 km

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.

Lockers

Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.

Dining

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

Accessibility

Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.

Hotel

Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
Phoenix Park Hotel
Kimpton George Hotel

Ticket Office

Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00

Public transit options for Union Station

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

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