- Must visit
National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
347 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bronx, NY to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bronx, NY to Washington, DC will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bronx, NY for Washington, DC on Wed, Jul 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 347 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 3 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bronx, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bronx, NY to Washington, DC:
A bus is $47 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bronx, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $84 (€84).
A bus is $132 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bronx, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $169 (€169).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
You'll arrive about 52m sooner (3h 42m by train vs 4h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $84 (€84) compared to roughly $67 (€67) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bronx, NY to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:50 AM Bronx, NY | 3h32 | 12:22 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:32 AM Bronx, NY | 3h23 | 1:55 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:05 PM Bronx, NY | 3h28 | 3:33 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bronx, NY to Washington, DC run on average 48 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€29) but you can travel from only $25 (€25) by bus.
There are 37 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 215 miles (347 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 215 miles (347 km) |
Average train duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€29) |
Trains per day 48 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Most Bronx, NY to Washington, DC trains use the Penn Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Bronx, NY and Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Shake Shack, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Chopt Creative Salad Co., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Thunder Grill, Johnny Rockets, Jamba Juice, Ladurée Union Station, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
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