The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Salisbury, NC
Cheapest price
$135
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Salisbury, 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 Salisbury, NC will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $135.
Of the 1 trains that leave Washington, DC for Salisbury, NC on Sun, Nov 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 16 the direct trains cover the 470 km distance in an average of 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .
On Sun, Nov 16 the slowest trains will take 6 h 55 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 Washington, DC to Salisbury, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Salisbury, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, and a flight costs an average of €51.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€95 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €227 Average price |
8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 48m Average total duration 10h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Salisbury, NC train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Salisbury, NC trains for tomorrow, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:30 PM Washington, DC | 6h55 | 1:25 AM Salisbury, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Salisbury, NC
Trains from Washington, DC to Salisbury, NC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 (€67) but you can travel from only $54 (€43) 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 6h 55m.
Distance 292 miles (470 km) |
Average train duration 8h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€67) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 55m |
First train 06:17 |
Last train 18:30 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Salisbury, NC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Salisbury, NC from $54 (€43). 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 Salisbury, NC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Salisbury, NC 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 Salisbury, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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