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The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC

Showing times and prices for Jun 14

Cheapest price

$52

Average price

$57

Fastest journey

6 h 18 m

Average duration

6 h 26 m

Trains per day

Distance

376 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, 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 Chapel Hill, NC will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Washington, DC for Chapel Hill, NC on Sat, Jun 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 376 km distance in an average of 6 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 18 m .

On Sat, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 6 h 33 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.

04:08PM6h33

Washington, DC

10:41PMChapel Hill, NC

$521One-way

0 transfers

06:43PM6h18

Washington, DC

01:01AMChapel Hill, NC

$621One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m.

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€59 Average price	€47 Average price Cheapest	€200 Average price
6h 50m Average duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 1m Average duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 19m Average duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC

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Trains from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) 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 (€39)

Distance

233 miles (376 km)

Average train duration

6h 20m

Cheapest ticket price

$52 (€42)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

6h 18m

First train

08:20

Last train

15:04

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $48 (€39)

Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC trains

Buy your official Amtrak train tickets from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC from $55 (€45) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

Amtrak is the main train company 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 traveler’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 from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Train information from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 6 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: $55

FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC

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

Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC can start from as little as $47 (€38) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC is $110 (€90); 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 Chapel Hill, NC train time is 6 h 18 min covering the 233 mile (376 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC leaves at 8: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC leaves at 3: 04 PM.

Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC, you can count on Amtrak for the best way to get you to Chapel Hill, NC. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Washington, DC and Chapel Hill, NC and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

The cheapest month for a train from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Washington, DC to Chapel Hill, NC including taking a bus, train or flight.