DC → SC · about 449 miles
Washington to Charleston train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Washington to Charleston. The fastest takes 9 hours 24 minutes; the first train leaves at 12:55 PM and the last at 7:24 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 9h 24m
- First train
- 12:55 PM
- Last train
- 7:24 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Washington Union Station and arrives at Charleston Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:55 PM | 10:21 PM | 9h 26m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:24 PM | 4:48 AM +1 day | 9h 24m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Charleston The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Washington
Where the train stops in Charleston
- Charleston Amtrak Station Map of Charleston Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Charleston to Washington
Questions
How long is the train from Washington to Charleston?
The fastest direct train takes 9 hours 24 minutes; the typical trip is 9 hours 26 minutes.
What time is the first train from Washington to Charleston?
The earliest departure is at 12:55 PM (Daily) and the last at 7:24 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Washington to Charleston?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Washington?
Trains to Charleston leave from Washington (Union Station).