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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sanford, FL to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$283
Average price
$370
Fastest journey
16 h 45 m
Average duration
18 h 19 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
1188 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sanford, 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 Sanford, FL to Washington, DC will cost around $370 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $283.
Of the 6 trains that leave Sanford, FL for Washington, DC on Tue, Dec 23, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 1188 km distance in an average of 18 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 h 45 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 20 h 5 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Sanford, FL to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sanford, FL to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €84.
Distance: 738 miles (1188 km)
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Live departures
Sanford, FL to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Sanford, FL to Washington, DC trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 11:49 PM Sanford, FL | 19h17 | 7:06 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sanford, FL to Washington, DC
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Trains from Sanford, FL to Washington, DC run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $105 (€84) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by flight.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 13:36, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 738 miles (1188 km) distance in 16h 45m.
Distance 738 miles (1188 km) |
Average train duration 18h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€84) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 16h 45m |
First train 13:36 |
Last train 19:49 |
Train companies: Amtrak, SunRail from Sanford, FL to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, SunRail trains will get you between Sanford, FL and Washington, DC from $46 (€37). 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 Sanford, FL to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sanford, FL 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 Sanford, FL to Washington, DC
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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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