Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC train with Amtrak

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Cheap train tickets from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Jan 23

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Amtrak80 CarolinianAmtrak80 Carolinian
06:45AM9h46
Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
04:31PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$1151One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Amtrak20 CrescentAmtrak20 Crescent
05:31AM8h16
Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
01:47PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$1271One-way
0 transfers

Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, January 23
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Amtrak
20 Crescent
Amtrak20 Crescent
05:31AM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC8h16 01:47PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
80 Carolinian
Amtrak80 Carolinian
06:45AM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC9h46 04:31PM Union Station, Washington, DC0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Jan 23

Fastest Journey

8 h 16 m

Average

9 h 1 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

529 km

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

Fastest
Amtrak20 CrescentAmtrak20 Crescent
05:31AM8h16
Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
01:47PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$1271One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak80 CarolinianAmtrak80 Carolinian
06:45AM9h46
Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
04:31PMUnion Station, Washington, DC
$1151One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC

Trains from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€66) but you can travel from only $48 (€43) 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 $48 (€43)
Distance
328 miles (528 km)
Average train duration
9h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
$73 (€66)
Trains per day
2
Direct trains
2
Train providers
1
Fastest train
8h 16m
First train
09:31
Last train
11:45
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 $48 (€43)

Train providers: Amtrak from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC trains

Find the best trains to Union Station, Washington, DC from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC with Omio's travel partners Amtrak from $73 (€65). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC.

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

  • Average Duration: 8 h 16 min
  • Cheapest Price: $73
  • Amtrak frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Trains from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC

FAQs: Travel by train from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC 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 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC can start from as little as $67 (€60) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC is $129 (€117); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Union Station, Washington, DC from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC is on average 8 h 16 min   for the 327 mile (528 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Union Station, Washington, DC from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC leaves at 9: 31 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC leaves at 10: 45 AM.
Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the journey from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Union Station, Washington, DC from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The cheapest month to travel from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC by train is January.
You have options as you can travel to Union Station, Washington, DC from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC to Union Station, Washington, DC

Charlotte
Washington
The major train station for departures in Charlotte is Charlotte Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Charlotte Station for your trip from Charlotte to Washington.
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Distance to city center
2 km
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  • Chinese Fast Food
  • Bojangles'
  • Bleu Barn Bistro
  • Saru by Bow Ramen
The major train station for arrivals in Washington is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your journey to Washington from Charlotte.
Amenities at train station
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  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
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Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Dining
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
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
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  • Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
  • Phoenix Park Hotel
  • Kimpton George Hotel
Ticket Office
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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