The average train between Washington DC and North Carolina takes 11h 21m and the fastest train takes 10h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC to North Carolina. 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 North Carolina. The earliest departure is at 1:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 6:21 PM which arrives into North Carolina at 5:02 AM. All services require a transfer at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 11h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to North Carolina. However, there are services departing from Alexandria station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
Washington DC to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington DC to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington DC and North Carolina is 399.7 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.
