This is the cheapest price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a train to Washington, D.C. departing on 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all trains or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular providers for trips to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these deals were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return train deals to Washington, D.C.
Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 14
5:37 am - 7:46 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station- Washington, D.C. Union
2h 09mnonstop
8:30 pm - 10:26 pmWashington, D.C. Union- Philadelphia 30th Street Station
Train tickets to Washington, D.C. are on average 17% less expensive on Sundays
Train tickets to Washington, D.C. are on average 12% more expensive on Mondays
(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)
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Top tips for finding Washington, D.C. train tickets
With the exception of the Capitol Limited trains (Chicago to Washington, DC), most trains to Washington, DC offer free Wi-Fi that can be used to surf the internet. The bandwidth will not support streaming music or movies or downloading large files, so passengers should download any files or entertainment before their trip to be enjoyed off-line while on board the train.
Many trains to Washington, DC are equipped with sleeper cars, including the Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Crescent, Northeastern Regional, and Silver Service/Palmetto routes. Sleeper cars offer four types of rooms, from the Roomette for two adults to the Family Room for two adults and two children. Sleeper car train tickets to Washington, DC include an attendant for your car, rooms with comfortable seating that converts to an upper and lower bed, access to a private shower and restroom, and complimentary meal services.
Acela and Northeast Regional trains to Washington, DC feature a quiet car where the lighting is dimmed (individual reading lights are provided), talking is kept to quiet tones, devices must be muted or used with headphones, and phone calls are not allowed. On the Northeast Regional trains, quiet seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while quiet seats on the Acela trains can be reserved in advance.
Washington, DC’s Union Station (WAS) is a major transportation hub, and it is easy to reach most parts of the region using public transportation. Other train services that stop at the station include the Metro’s Red Line; the Maryland Rail Commuter (MARC) trains that serve Washington, DC, Maryland, and West Virginia; and the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) commuter trains that serve Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. About ten lines of the Metrobus system make regular stops at the station, as do Greyhound buses and other private bus lines.
Looking for cheap train tickets to Washington, D.C.? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Washington, D.C. for the following prices or less: From Culpeper $26, from Wilmington $30, from Newark $38
Washington, D.C.'s most searched train station on KAYAK is Washington, D.C. Union. It is located 2 miles from the city center.
You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel to Washington, D.C. in the morning.
FAQs when traveling to Washington, D.C. by train
What is the most popular train station in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. Union is the most searched station in Washington, D.C. by KAYAK users.
Which train companies travel to Washington, D.C.?
Amtrak is the only train company serving Washington, D.C..
How long is the train journey to Washington, D.C. from the closest popular cities?
Culpeper to Washington, D.C. - 1h 35m
Newark to Washington, D.C. - 2h 58m
Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. - 1h 59m
Baltimore to Washington, D.C. - 0h 27m
Richmond to Washington, D.C. - 2h 00m
Wilmington to Washington, D.C. - 1h 30m
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