The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC
Cheapest price
$110
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
4 h 57 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 $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
Of the 1 trains that leave Washington, DC for Wilson, NC on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 361 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 57 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 57 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 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 bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €157.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€78 Average price | €264 Average price | €60 Average price Cheapest |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Washington, DC to Wilson, NC train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Wilson, NC trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:59 AM Washington, DC | 4h50 | 2:49 PM Wilson, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:08 AM Washington, DC | 4h53 | 4:01 PM Wilson, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC
Distance 224 miles (361 km) |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 50m |
First train 02:29 |
Last train 19:24 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC start from as low as $53 (€43) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $95 (€78) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Wilson, NC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Wilson, NC from $49 (€40). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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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