Trains tickets from Washington, DC, US to Burlington, NC, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 19 at
    Destination city: Burlington
    Destination location: Burlington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 19 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 19 at
    Destination city: Burlington
    Destination location: Burlington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Burlington.

Average Price$110 - $110Average Duration5h
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$57 - $168Average Duration8h 34m
34kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Burlington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Burlington. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
5hAverage Duration
$110Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington, DC, US to Burlington, NC, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$85
Average train trip duration8h 34m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure11:08am
Distance235 miles (378 km)

Washington to Burlington Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/16
$80
08/17
$161
Today
$70
08/19
$70
08/20
$70
08/21
$80
08/22
$104
08/23
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Burlington, NC, US was searched and found on Aug 18, 2025 with a price of $70

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Burlington, NC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $70 to $184 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Burlington, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-08-19.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Burlington you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Washington and Burlington compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Burlington, NC, US?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Washington, DC, US and Burlington, NC, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $85 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $57. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Burlington, NC, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Washington, DC, US to Burlington, NC, US in about 5h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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