The cheapest and fastest trains from Lexington, MA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$175
Average price
$175
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
629 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lexington, MA 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 Lexington, MA to Washington, DC will cost around $175 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $175.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lexington, MA for Washington, DC on Wed, Nov 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 26 the direct trains cover the 629 km distance in an average of 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .
On Wed, Nov 26 the slowest trains will take 6 h 55 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 Lexington, MA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lexington, MA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a flight costs an average of €86.
Distance: 390 miles (629 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€135 Average price | €168 Average price | €60 Average price Cheapest |
8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 0m Average total duration 11h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lexington, MA to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Lexington, MA to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:20 PM Lexington, MA | 6h55 | 3:15 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lexington, MA to Washington, DC
Trains from Lexington, MA to Washington, DC run on average 18 times per day, taking around 8h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $97 (€79) but you can travel from only $61 (€49) by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 390 miles (629 km) distance in 6h 52m.
Distance 390 miles (629 km) |
Average train duration 8h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€79) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 6h 52m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Lexington, MA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Lexington, MA and Washington, DC from $61 (€49). 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 Lexington, MA to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lexington, MA 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 Lexington, MA 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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