- 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
$177
Average price
$198
Fastest journey
22 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1450 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL to Washington, DC will cost around $198 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $177.
Of the 2 trains that leave Fort Lauderdale, FL for Washington, DC on Sat, Aug 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct trains cover the 1450 km distance in an average of 1 d 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 h 40 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest trains will take 1 d 3 h 29 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.
40 Floridian
98 Silver Meteor
98 Silver Meteor
40 FloridianTrains from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Washington, DC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 24h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $117 (€95) but you can travel from only $62 (€51) by flight.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:29, the last at 19:24. The fastest train covers the 900 miles (1450 km) distance in 22h 40m.
Distance 900 miles (1450 km) |
Average train duration 24h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $117 (€95) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 22h 40m |
First train 7:29 AM |
Last train 7:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Fort Lauderdale, FL to Washington, DC trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
98 Silver Meteor | 7:45 AM Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL | 22h40 | 6:25 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Floridian | 11:43 AM Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL | 27h29 | 3:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Fort Lauderdale, FL to Washington, DC trains use the Fort Lauderdale Amtrak to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Fort Lauderdale, FL and Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Fort Lauderdale Amtrak is 2 km from Fort Lauderdale city centre. Public transport options include:
Fort Lauderdale Amtrak has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak.
Ticket office support is available at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale/Downtown Las Olas Area, Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale, Riverside Hotel.
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.
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