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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and North Carolina takes 10h 13m and the fastest train takes 9h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington 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.

10h 13m
Duration
377 mi
Distance
$246
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Washington to North Carolina train times

Trains run twice daily between Washington and North Carolina. The earliest departure is at 1:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 6:30 PM which arrives into North Carolina at 5:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Charlotte Amtrak Station and take an average of 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System9h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 30m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System9h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 30m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System9h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 35m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System9h 57m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 35m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System9h 57m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 11m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 29m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to North Carolina? 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 Washington to North Carolina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 376.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and North Carolina, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $200–320 and the journey takes 8h.

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