Pick the best of 10 daily departures from Washington, D.C. to Charleston, and book online for quicker service and weekly discounts.
Book travel in business class for guaranteed power outlet access or risk running out of juice for your electronics!
Plan to purchase or pick up tickets at Union Station's numerous Quick Track kiosks, but brace yourself for lines rivaling those of manned ticket counters!
Get to Union Station in plenty of time for your departure, as this Beaux-Arts beauty is one of Washington DC's most visited sites!
Bolt straight ahead through the front doors of Union Station, past crowds, without looking up to find yourself smack in the center of Amtrak's busy departure area!
Bask in boutiques, shops and galleries beneath breathtaking architectural beauty in Union Station, but arrive at least a couple hours before your intended departure to be on the safe side.
Snatch a bite to go at the least crowded of Union Station's many restaurants en route to your train.
Record your ticket numbers just 'in case,' as Amtrak will award refunds within a year of intended travel for lost or stolen tickets to those who know their numbers!
Finish or close all alcoholic beverages prior to embarking on your train ride, as Amtrak enforces no-alcohol policies in reserved coach and business classes. Buy wine or beer aboard if you must indulge!
