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The average train between Charlotte and Washington DC takes 10h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlotte to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Charlotte and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlotte is at 6:45 AM which arrives into Washington DC at 4:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 10h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charlotte to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Alexandria station via Alexandria station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
Charlotte to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Charlotte to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Charlotte and Washington DC is 529.5 km. The road distance is 599 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $200–310 and the journey takes 7h 48m.
