The cheapest and fastest trains from Fort Wayne, IN to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$233
Average price
$233
Fastest journey
14 h 47 m
Average duration
14 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
732 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fort Wayne, IN 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 Wayne, IN to Washington, DC will cost around $233 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $233.
Of the 1 trains that leave Fort Wayne, IN for Washington, DC on Tue, Mar 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 24 the direct trains cover the 732 km distance in an average of 14 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 47 m .
On Tue, Mar 24 the slowest trains will take 14 h 47 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Fort Wayne, IN to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort Wayne, IN to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $76, and a flight costs an average of $241.
Distance: 454 miles (732 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$137 Average price Cheapest | $417 Average price | $291 Average price |
15h 44m Average total duration 15h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 32m Average total duration 26h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Fort Wayne, IN to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Fort Wayne, IN to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:23 AM Fort Wayne, IN | 14h47 | 6:10 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fort Wayne, IN to Washington, DC
Trains from Fort Wayne, IN to Washington, DC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€61) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:20, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 454 miles (732 km) distance in 14h 47m.
Distance 454 miles (732 km) |
Average train duration 15h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€61) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 14h 47m |
First train 01:20 |
Last train 22:23 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Fort Wayne, IN to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Fort Wayne, IN and Washington, DC from $76 (€61). 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 Fort Wayne, IN to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fort Wayne, IN 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 Fort Wayne, IN 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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