The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Hilton Head, SC
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
10 h 19 m
Average duration
11 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
815 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Hilton Head, SC 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 Hilton Head, SC will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
Of the 5 trains that leave Washington, DC for Hilton Head, SC on Mon, May 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 815 km distance in an average of 11 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 19 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 13 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.
89 Palmetto12:55 PM10h19Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:14 PMYemassee Amtrak, Yemassee, SC$1281One-way0 transfers
97 Silver Meteor7:24 PM10h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:44 AMYemassee Amtrak, Yemassee, SC$1281One-way0 transfers
89 Palmetto12:55 PM11h26Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:21 AMSavannah Station, Savannah, GA$1361One-way0 transfers
41 Floridian1:48 PM13h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:18 AMSavannah Station, Savannah, GA$1361One-way0 transfers
97 Silver Meteor7:24 PM11h19Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:43 AMSavannah Station, Savannah, GA$1691One-way0 transfers
89 Palmetto12:55 PM10h19Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:14 PMYemassee Amtrak, Yemassee, SC$1281One-way0 transfers
97 Silver Meteor7:24 PM10h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:44 AMYemassee Amtrak, Yemassee, SC$1281One-way0 transfers
97 Silver Meteor7:24 PM11h19Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:43 AMSavannah Station, Savannah, GA$1691One-way0 transfers
89 Palmetto12:55 PM11h26Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:21 AMSavannah Station, Savannah, GA$1361One-way0 transfers
41 Floridian1:48 PM13h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC3:18 AMSavannah Station, Savannah, GA$1361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Washington, DC to Hilton Head, SC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Hilton Head, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $85. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $85, and a flight costs an average of $204.
Distance: 506 miles (815 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$150 Average price Cheapest | $476 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 13m Average total duration Fastest 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 45m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Hilton Head, SC:
A train is $327 (€264) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Hilton Head, SC costing on average $476 (€385).
Other travel options to Hilton Head, SC take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 45m.
Tickets start at around $150 (€121) compared to roughly $117 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-33.02 (€-26.67). The journey takes 10h 43m versus 8h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Hilton Head, SC train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Hilton Head, SC trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:59 PM Washington, DC | 10h24 | 12:23 AM Hilton Head, SC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Hilton Head, SC
Trains from Washington, DC to Hilton Head, SC run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $85 (€69) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:34, the last at 20:34. The fastest train covers the 506 miles (815 km) distance in 10h 19m.
Distance 506 miles (815 km) |
Average train duration 10h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€69) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 10h 19m |
First train 1:34 AM |
Last train 8:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Hilton Head, SC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Hilton Head, SC from $85 (€69). 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 Washington, DC to Hilton Head, SC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Hilton Head, SC 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 Hilton Head, SC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Hilton Head, SC
- 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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