The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
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 $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 2 trains that leave Washington, DC for Wilson, NC on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 361 km distance in an average of 4 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 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.
79 Carolinian1:05 PM4h45Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:50 PMWilson Station, Wilson, NC$651One-way0 transfers
89 Palmetto12:55 PM4h35Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:30 PMWilson Station, Wilson, NC$801One-way0 transfers
89 Palmetto12:55 PM4h35Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:30 PMWilson Station, Wilson, NC$801One-way0 transfers
79 Carolinian1:05 PM4h45Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:50 PMWilson Station, Wilson, NC$651One-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 $53. 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 $53, and a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price Cheapest | $352 Average price | $81 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 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC costing on average $81 (€66).
A train is $274 (€224) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC costing on average $352 (€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 tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
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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 $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $52 (€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 $53 (€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 $52 (€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 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
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available adjacent to the station
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- Free for passengers
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has an enclosed waiting area and ticketing services.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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