The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Fe, NM to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$370
Average price
$370
Fastest journey
1 d 23 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 23 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
2571 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Fe, NM 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 Santa Fe, NM to Washington, DC will cost around $370 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $370.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Fe, NM for Washington, DC on Tue, Dec 23, 1 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 2571 km distance in an average of 1 d 23 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 23 h 25 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 1 d 23 h 25 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 train for Santa Fe, NM to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Fe, NM to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €311. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €311, and a train costs an average of €356.
Distance: 1597 miles (2571 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
€428 Average price | €311 Average price Cheapest |
43h 23m Average total duration 42h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Santa Fe, NM to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Fe, NM to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:40 PM Santa Fe, NM | 47h25 | 5:05 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Fe, NM to Washington, DC
Trains from Santa Fe, NM to Washington, DC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 42h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $446 (€356) but you can travel from only $389 (€311) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 10:59, the last at 16:05. The fastest train covers the 1597 miles (2571 km) distance in 47h 30m.
Distance 1597 miles (2571 km) |
Average train duration 42h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $446 (€356) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 47h 30m |
First train 10:59 |
Last train 16:05 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Santa Fe, NM to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Santa Fe, NM and Washington, DC from $389 (€311). 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 Santa Fe, NM to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Fe, NM 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 Santa Fe, NM 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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