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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
$485
Average price
$485
Fastest journey
23 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1481 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hialeah, 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 Hialeah, FL to Washington, DC will cost around $485 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $485.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hialeah, FL for Washington, DC on Wed, Jul 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 1481 km distance in an average of 1 d 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 h 15 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 1 d 4 h 1 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Hialeah, FL to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $154. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $154, and a bus costs an average of $230.
Distance: 920 miles (1481 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$239 Average price | $172 Average price Cheapest | $245 Average price | $210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 32m Average total duration 27h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 41m Average total duration 32h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hialeah, FL to Washington, DC:
A flight is $67 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hialeah, FL to Washington, DC costing on average $239 (€197).
A flight is $73 (€61) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hialeah, FL to Washington, DC costing on average $245 (€202).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 27h 2m.
Bus takes on average 32h 11m.
Tickets start at around $239 (€197) compared to roughly $210 (€173) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-29.02 (€-23.92). The journey takes 27h 2m versus 15h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Hialeah, FL to Washington, DC trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:29 PM Hialeah, FL | 30h28 | 9:57 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:29 PM Hialeah, FL | 27h43 | 8:12 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
![]() | 8:10 AM Hialeah, FL | 23h15 | 7:25 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Hialeah, FL to Washington, DC run on average 6 times per day, taking around 27h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $208 (€171) but you can travel from only $154 (€127) by flight.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 12:29, the last at 16:29. The fastest train covers the 920 miles (1481 km) distance in 22h 56m.
Distance 920 miles (1481 km) |
Average train duration 27h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $208 (€171) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 22h 56m |
First train 12:29 PM |
Last train 4:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Most Hialeah, FL to Washington, DC trains use the Hollywood Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Hialeah, FL and Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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