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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
$311
Average price
$393
Fastest journey
1 d 7 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 9 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
854 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grand Rapids, MI 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 Grand Rapids, MI to Washington, DC will cost around $393 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $311.
It's difficult to get from Grand Rapids, MI to Washington, DC without transferring at least once.
371 Pere Marquette · 41 Floridian
371 Pere Marquette · 41 Floridian · 42 Pennsylvanian · 97 Silver Meteor
371 Pere Marquette · 41 Floridian
371 Pere Marquette · 41 Floridian · 42 Pennsylvanian · 97 Silver MeteorTrains from Grand Rapids, MI to Washington, DC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 22h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $113 but you can travel from only $98 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 18:42. The fastest train covers the 530 miles (854 km) distance in 31h 10m.
Distance 530 miles (854 km) |
Average train duration 22h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $113 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 31h 10m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 6:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Grand Rapids, MI to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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371 Pere Marquette · 41 Floridian | 6:00 AM Grand Rapids Station, Grand Rapids, MI | 31h10 | 1:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
371 Pere Marquette · 41 Floridian · 42 Pennsylvanian · 97 Silver Meteor | 6:00 AM Grand Rapids Station, Grand Rapids, MI | 36h20 | 6:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3 transfers | |
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Most Grand Rapids, MI to Washington, DC trains use the Grand Rapids Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Grand Rapids, MI and Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Grand Rapids Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Grand Rapids Station.
Ticket office support is available at Grand Rapids Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Grand Rapids Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grand Rapids Station: Ramps.
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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