The cheapest and fastest trains from Savannah, GA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$164
Average price
$169
Fastest journey
11 h 35 m
Average duration
12 h 14 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
842 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Savannah, GA 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 Savannah, GA to Washington, DC will cost around $169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $164.
Of the 3 trains that leave Savannah, GA for Washington, DC on Thu, May 28, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 842 km distance in an average of 12 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 35 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 13 h 31 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.
12:35 PM11h35Savannah, GA12:10 AMWashington, DC$1641One-way0 transfers
11:35 AM11h35Savannah, GA11:10 PMWashington, DC$1691One-way0 transfers
5:41 AM13h31Savannah, GA7:12 PMWashington, DC$1731One-way0 transfers
12:35 PM11h35Savannah, GA12:10 AMWashington, DC$1641One-way0 transfers
11:35 AM11h35Savannah, GA11:10 PMWashington, DC$1691One-way0 transfers
5:41 AM13h31Savannah, GA7:12 PMWashington, DC$1731One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Savannah, GA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Savannah, GA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, and a flight costs an average of $93.
Distance: 523 miles (842 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$167 Average price | $311 Average price | $164 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Savannah, GA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Savannah, GA to Washington, DC costing on average $167 (€135).
A bus is $147 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Savannah, GA to Washington, DC costing on average $311 (€251).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 53m.
Train takes on average 11h 53m.
Tickets start at around $167 (€135) compared to roughly $118 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-49.22 (€-39.72). The journey takes 11h 53m versus 8h 24m 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.
Live departures
Savannah, GA to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Savannah, GA to Washington, DC trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:41 AM Savannah, GA | 13h31 | 7:12 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:41 AM Savannah, GA | 13h31 | 8:12 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:11 AM Savannah, GA | 14h46 | 9:57 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Savannah, GA | 11h35 | 11:10 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:35 PM Savannah, GA | 11h35 | 12:10 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Savannah, GA to Washington, DC
Trains from Savannah, GA to Washington, DC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $90 (€73) but you can travel from only $78 (€63) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:34, the last at 19:45. The fastest train covers the 523 miles (842 km) distance in 11h 35m.
Distance 523 miles (842 km) |
Average train duration 11h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $90 (€73) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 11h 35m |
First train 1:34 AM |
Last train 7:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Savannah, GA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Savannah, GA and Washington, DC from $78 (€63). 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 Savannah, GA to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Savannah, GA 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 Savannah, GA to Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking available on site
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Savannah Downtown/Historic District
- Hyatt Regency Savannah
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing services and waiting areas.
- Bus: Chatham Area Transit (CAT) routes available
- 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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