The train between Charleston and Washington DC takes 10h 22m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Charleston 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 3 times a week between Charleston and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 8:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleston is at 8:31 AM which arrives into Washington DC at 6:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 10h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charleston to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Charleston station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
Charleston to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
Charleston to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Charleston and Washington DC is 403.8 km. The road distance is 618 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Station to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 10h 13m.
