The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC
Cheapest price
€45
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
361 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Wilson, 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 Wilson, NC will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
Of the 1 trains that leave Washington, DC for Wilson, NC on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 361 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 45 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.
5:05 PM4h45Washington, DC9:50 PMWilson, NC€451One-way0 transfers
5:05 PM4h45Washington, DC9:50 PMWilson, NC€451One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Wilson, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €43, and a flight costs an average of €113.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€64 Average price Cheapest | €288 Average price | €66 Average price |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC costing on average €66.
A train is €224 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC costing on average €288.
Other travel options to Wilson, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Wilson, NC train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Wilson, NC trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4141 AMTRAK · 79 Carolinian | 12:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h35 | 5:50 PM Wilson Station, Wilson, NC | 1 transfer | |
89 Palmetto | 12:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h35 | 5:30 PM Wilson Station, Wilson, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 1:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h45 | 5:50 PM Wilson Station, Wilson, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Washington, DC to Wilson, NC by train, bus, or flight
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Aug 05
Aug 06
Aug 07
Aug 08
Aug 09
Aug 10
Aug 11
Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC
Trains from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €43 but you can travel from only €43 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:29, the last at 19:24. The fastest train covers the 224 miles (361 km) distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 224 miles (361 km) |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €43 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 2:29 AM |
Last train 7:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Wilson, NC from €43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Wilson, 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 Wilson, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC
Most Washington, DC to Wilson, NC trains use the Union Station to Wilson Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Wilson, NC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Washington, DC station do trains to Wilson, NC leave from?
Getting to Union Station from Washington city centre
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station train station facilities and services
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: 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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
Which Wilson, NC station do trains from Washington, DC arrive at?
Getting to Wilson Station from Wilson city centre
Wilson Station train station facilities and services
Wilson Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wilson Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Wilson Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wilson Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wilson Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wilson Station: Ramps.
Most popular train connections from Washington, DC
More options for your journey from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
