Charlotte → Washington DC
2 trains on this corridor — fastest 8h 25m on the Crescent, fares from $49. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
2
Fastest
8h 25m · Crescent
Cheapest (indicative)
from $49 · Crescent
Origin stations
CLT
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~62% on-time
03:30
Charlotte Gateway Station (CLT)
11:55
Washington Union Station (WAS)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
Amtrak · Intercity · Daily · ~71% on-time
07:00
Charlotte Gateway Station (CLT)
16:35
Washington Union Station (WAS)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Business Class
Extra legroom
indicative
The Crescent covers Charlotte to Washington DC in about 8h 25m, departing Charlotte Gateway Station at 03:30. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $49 on the Crescent. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 2 services on this corridor: Crescent, Carolinian. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.