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Trip Overview

The average train between Charlotte and Crystal City takes 8h 54m 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.

8h 54m
Duration
372 mi
Distance
$241
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Charlotte to Crystal City train times

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 4:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 40m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 36m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 36m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 18m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 44m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 17m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 43m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 36m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 36m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Charlotte to Crystal City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Charlotte to Crystal City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 371.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Crystal City, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $200–310 and the journey takes 7h 48m.

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