Amtrak stations in Washington, D.C.
Union Station is the second-busiest station in the Amtrak system and the pivot point between the Northeast Corridor and every southern and western long-distance route.
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Washington Union Station
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Rail travel in Washington, D.C.
Union Station is the second-busiest station in the Amtrak system and the pivot point between the Northeast Corridor and every southern and western long-distance route.
Principal stations
Routes serving Washington, D.C.
Full route guides for Washington, D.C.
| Route | Endpoints | Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Acela | Boston, MA → Washington, DC | 6h 45m |
| Northeast Regional | Boston, MA → Roanoke, VA | Varies by segment |
| Vermonter | St. Albans, VT → Washington, DC | 13h 30m |
| Carolinian | New York, NY → Charlotte, NC | 13h 15m |
| Crescent | New York, NY → New Orleans, LA | 30h |
| Palmetto | New York, NY → Savannah, GA | 15h 30m |
| Silver Meteor | New York, NY → Miami, FL | 27h 30m |
| Silver Star | New York, NY → Miami, FL | 31h |
| Capitol Limited | Chicago, IL → Washington, DC | 17h 45m |
| Cardinal | Chicago, IL → New York, NY | 27h |
| Floridian | Chicago, IL → Miami, FL | 46h |
| Silver Service | New York, NY → Florida | 27–31h |
Planning rail travel in Washington, D.C.
Fares in and out of Washington, D.C. generally move in tiers that only step upward, and sleeping-car space on long-distance services through the state tends to sell out well ahead of coach. Step-free access varies considerably between staffed stations and unstaffed halts, so it is worth confirming before you travel.
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Station counts, hub designations and route lists reflect our understanding at the time of publication. Carriers add, suspend and reroute services regularly. Confirm current details with your agent before travelling.
