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The average train between Washington DC and Charlotte takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Charlotte. 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 Washington DC and Charlotte. The earliest departure is at 1:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Charlotte at 2:30 AM. All services require a transfer at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Charlotte. However, there are services departing from Alexandria station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
Washington DC to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington DC to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Charlotte is 529.5 km. The road distance is 600 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $200–310 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
