The average train between Charlotte and Crystal City takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlotte to Crystal City. 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 Crystal City. 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 Crystal City at 4:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charlotte to Crystal City. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Alexandria station via Alexandria station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Charlotte to Crystal City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Charlotte to Crystal City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Charlotte and Crystal City is 525.3 km. The road distance is 595 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $200–320 and the journey takes 7h 48m.
