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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.

Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7

7:33 pm - 8:01 pmBaltimore BWI Thurgood Marshall-
Washington, D.C. Union

0h 28mnonstop

5:25 am - 5:51 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Baltimore BWI Thurgood Marshall

0h 26mnonstop

$12Amtrak

Tue, Dec 16 - Thu, Dec 18

7:18 pm - 8:01 pmBaltimore Penn-
Washington, D.C. Union

0h 43mnonstop

5:05 am - 5:42 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Baltimore Penn

0h 37mnonstop

$12Amtrak

Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 9

6:43 am - 7:33 amBaltimore Penn-
Washington, D.C. Union

0h 50mnonstop

8:30 pm - 9:12 pmWashington, D.C. Union-
Baltimore Penn

0h 42mnonstop

$12Amtrak

Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7

6:43 am - 7:33 amBaltimore Penn-
Washington, D.C. Union

0h 50mnonstop

5:25 am - 6:06 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Baltimore Penn

0h 41mnonstop

$12Amtrak

Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 9

9:34 pm - 10:02 pmBaltimore BWI Thurgood Marshall-
Washington, D.C. Union

0h 28mnonstop

8:30 pm - 8:56 pmWashington, D.C. Union-
Baltimore BWI Thurgood Marshall

0h 26mnonstop

$12Amtrak

Sun, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 14

4:45 am - 6:54 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station-
Washington, D.C. Union

2h 09mnonstop

5:05 am - 6:55 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Philadelphia 30th Street Station

1h 50mnonstop

$22Amtrak

Mon, Jan 5 - Thu, Jan 8

5:34 am - 7:33 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station-
Washington, D.C. Union

1h 59mnonstop

10:00 pm - 12:06 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Philadelphia 30th Street Station

2h 06mnonstop

$22Amtrak

Sun, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 15

4:45 am - 6:54 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station-
Washington, D.C. Union

2h 09mnonstop

10:00 pm - 12:06 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Philadelphia 30th Street Station

2h 06mnonstop

$22Amtrak

Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 15

9:11 pm - 11:07 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station-
Washington, D.C. Union

1h 56mnonstop

8:30 pm - 10:25 pmWashington, D.C. Union-
Philadelphia 30th Street Station

1h 55mnonstop

$22Amtrak

Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 14

9:11 pm - 11:07 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station-
Washington, D.C. Union

1h 56mnonstop

6:30 am - 8:27 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Philadelphia 30th Street Station

1h 57mnonstop

$22Amtrak

Recent direct train deals to Washington, D.C.

Wed, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 18

5:57 am - 7:33 amWilmington-
Washington, D.C. Union

1h 36mnonstop

5:05 am - 6:32 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Wilmington

1h 27mnonstop

$22Amtrak

Wed, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 18

7:12 pm - 8:50 pmWilmington-
Washington, D.C. Union

1h 38mnonstop

5:05 am - 6:32 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Wilmington

1h 27mnonstop

$28Amtrak

Sat, Dec 27 - Mon, Dec 29

7:56 pm - 9:50 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station-
Washington, D.C. Union

1h 54mnonstop

5:05 am - 6:55 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Philadelphia 30th Street Station

1h 50mnonstop

$34Amtrak

Thu, Dec 18 - Fri, Dec 19

9:53 am - 11:29 amCulpeper-
Washington, D.C. Union

1h 36mnonstop

8:15 am - 9:43 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Culpeper

1h 28mnonstop

$42Amtrak

Mon, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 12

5:57 am - 7:33 amWilmington-
Washington, D.C. Union

1h 36mnonstop

5:05 am - 6:32 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Wilmington

1h 27mnonstop

$45Amtrak

Sun, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 18

10:48 pm - 12:41 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station-
Washington, D.C. Union

1h 53mnonstop

5:05 am - 6:55 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Philadelphia 30th Street Station

1h 50mnonstop

$45Amtrak

Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 4

3:15 pm - 5:02 pmPhiladelphia 30th Street Station-
Washington, D.C. Union

1h 47mnonstop

10:13 am - 12:01 pmWashington, D.C. Union-
Philadelphia 30th Street Station

1h 48mnonstop

$63Amtrak

Wed, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 12

6:25 am - 8:22 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station-
Washington, D.C. Union

1h 57mnonstop

5:05 am - 6:55 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Philadelphia 30th Street Station

1h 50mnonstop

$75Amtrak

Wed, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 12

6:25 am - 8:22 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station-
Washington, D.C. Union

1h 57mnonstop

5:05 am - 6:55 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Philadelphia 30th Street Station

1h 50mnonstop

$75Amtrak

Fri, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 12

6:43 am - 8:24 amPhiladelphia 30th Street Station-
Washington, D.C. Union

1h 41mnonstop

9:30 am - 11:03 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Philadelphia 30th Street Station

1h 33mnonstop

$178Acela

Cheapest day	Thursday
Most expensive day	Friday
Average price (round-trip)	$30
Average price (one-way)	$17

Train tickets to Washington, D.C. are on average 56% less expensive on Thursdays

Train tickets to Washington, D.C. are on average 28% more expensive on Fridays

(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)

(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)

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 Baltimore $12, from Wilmington $28, from Charlottesville $40
Washington, D.C.'s most searched train station on KAYAK is Washington, D.C. Union. It is located 3 km from the city center.
You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon.

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?
Iselin to Washington, D.C. - 3h 02m
Charlottesville to Washington, D.C. - 2h 09m
Newark to Washington, D.C. - 3h 16m
Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. - 1h 53m
Baltimore to Washington, D.C. - 0h 27m
Richmond to Washington, D.C. - 1h 51m
Wilmington to Washington, D.C. - 1h 30m

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