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The cheapest and fastest trains from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$123

Average price

$123

Fastest journey

7 h 30 m

Average duration

7 h 30 m

Trains per day

Distance

470 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Salisbury, NC for Washington, DC on Sun, Jul 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 470 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 7 h 30 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.

11:17AM7h30

Salisbury, NC

06:47PMWashington, DC

$1231One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €53, and a train costs an average of €109.

Distance: 292 miles (470 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€109 Average price	€65 Average price Cheapest
8h 45m Average total duration Fastest 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC

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Trains from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $135 (€109) but you can travel from only $66 (€53) 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 $66 (€53)

Distance

292 miles (470 km)

Average train duration

8h 15m

Cheapest ticket price

$135 (€109)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

9h 11m

First train

06:17

Last train

18:30

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $66 (€53)

Train companies: Amtrak from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC trains

Amtrak trains will get you from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC from $82 (€66). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your 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.

Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 9 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: $82
Amtrak frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Trains from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC

FAQs: Travel by train from Salisbury, NC to 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 Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC.

Cheap train tickets from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC can start from as little as $67 (€54) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC is $100 (€81); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC train time is 7 h 30 min covering the 291 mile (470 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC leaves at 6: 17 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC leaves at 6: 30 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC without having to change trains with Amtrak. There are 2 direct trains from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 30 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC by train is June.

You have options as you can travel between Salisbury, NC and Washington, DC 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC

Salisbury

Washington

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

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