The cheapest and fastest trains from Edgewood, MD to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edgewood, MD 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 Edgewood, MD to Washington, DC will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edgewood, MD for Washington, DC on Sat, May 09, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 09 the direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Sat, May 09 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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.
1:17 AM1h08Edgewood, MD2:25 AMWashington, DC$121One-way0 transfers
12:42 AM1h08Edgewood, MD1:50 AMWashington, DC$551One-way0 transfers
12:42 AM1h08Edgewood, MD1:50 AMWashington, DC$551One-way0 transfers
1:17 AM1h08Edgewood, MD2:25 AMWashington, DC$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edgewood, MD to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edgewood, MD to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edgewood, MD to Washington, DC:
A train is $0.34 (€0.27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edgewood, MD to Washington, DC costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 10m by train vs 1h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $16 (€13) 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.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Maryland Transit.
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.
Live departures
Edgewood, MD to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Edgewood, MD to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:42 AM Edgewood, MD | 1h08 | 1:50 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:17 AM Edgewood, MD | 1h08 | 2:25 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edgewood, MD to Washington, DC
Trains from Edgewood, MD to Washington, DC run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 20:36. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 6:09 AM |
Last train 8:36 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Amtrak, Maryland Transit from Edgewood, MD to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Maryland Transit trains will get you between Edgewood, MD and Washington, DC from $7 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edgewood, MD to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edgewood, MD to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edgewood, MD to Washington, DC
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- 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
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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