The average train between Washington and North Carolina takes 10h 20m 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.
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 4:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Charlotte Amtrak Station and take an average of 10h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to North Carolina. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
Washington to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington and North Carolina is 399.7 km. The road distance is 600 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $200–320 and the journey takes 8h.
