The average train between Washington DC and North Carolina takes 10h 44m and the fastest train takes 10h 36m. 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 12:42 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 6:18 PM which arrives into North Carolina at 5:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and take an average of 10h 44m. 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 Washington DC station and arriving at North Carolina station via Charlotte Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
Washington DC to North Carolina train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington DC to North Carolina train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington DC and North Carolina is 399.7 km. The road distance is 612 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–240 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
