The cheapest and fastest trains from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
470 km
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 $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 2 trains that leave Salisbury, NC for Washington, DC on Tue, Dec 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 470 km distance in an average of 8 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 9 h 11 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.




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 €41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, and a flight costs an average of €59.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€105 Average price | €64 Average price Cheapest | €202 Average price |
8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:28 AM Salisbury, NC | 9h11 | 8:39 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 23 | |||||
![]() | 10:17 AM Salisbury, NC | 7h30 | 5:47 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC
Trains from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€61) but you can travel from only $51 (€41) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 18:30. The fastest train covers the 292 miles (470 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 292 miles (470 km) |
Average train duration 8h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€61) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 7h 30m |
First train 06:17 |
Last train 18:30 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Salisbury, NC and Washington, DC from $51 (€41). 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 Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC
- 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
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