- Must visit
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and strong family-friendly exhibits on Earth and life sciences.
Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
4 h 39 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 $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bronx, NY for Washington, DC on Sun, Jun 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 347 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 7 h 31 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 $31. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $140.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price | $82 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 $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bronx, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $103 (€84).
A bus is $162 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bronx, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $207 (€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 $103 (€84) compared to roughly $82 (€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 today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:35 AM Bronx, NY | 3h26 | 1:01 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
![]() | 3:23 AM Bronx, NY | 7h31 | 10:54 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $31 (€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 $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 48 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
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One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and strong family-friendly exhibits on Earth and life sciences.
Flagship Smithsonian museum exploring African American history, culture, and community through powerful permanent exhibitions and major national narratives.
Premier art museum with masterworks from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus sculpture garden and rotating exhibitions in two landmark buildings.
Washington’s essential civic promenade lined with museums and monuments, ideal for first-time visitors and the city’s top walking experience.
Historic waterfront neighborhood known for charming streets, rowhouses, shopping, and canal-side walks; a classic area for exploring on foot.
Scenic reservoir loop famous for memorials and cherry blossoms, especially photogenic at sunrise, sunset, and spring bloom season.
Washington’s signature sausage, typically smoky and spicy, served on a bun with mustard, onions, and chili. It is one of the city’s most iconic street foods.
A sweet-tangy sauce strongly associated with Washington carryout culture, often paired with fried chicken or wings. It is a distinctive local comfort-food staple.
Sweet blue crab from the Chesapeake region, commonly served steamed and heavily seasoned. It reflects the Mid-Atlantic seafood traditions closely tied to Washington.
A celebrated historic restaurant near the White House, known for oysters, crab cakes, and classic Washington political dining ambiance.
Widely acclaimed Indian restaurant with a polished atmosphere, famous for refined cooking and one of Washington’s best-known dining rooms.
Well-known French brasserie in Logan Circle, valued for its classic menu, energetic scene, and stylish long-established popularity.
Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining in central areas, though casual food is still manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants with table service. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or 10-15% for taxis, and USD 1-2 per bag for hotel staff.
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