The cheapest and fastest trains from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
518 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Springfield, 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 Springfield, MA to Washington, DC will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 3 trains that leave Springfield, MA for Washington, DC on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 518 km distance in an average of 9 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 11 h 14 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, bus, and flight for Springfield, MA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €55.
Distance: 321 miles (518 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€128 Average price | €63 Average price Cheapest | €137 Average price |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Springfield, MA to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Springfield, MA to Washington, DC trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:43 PM Springfield, MA | 8h52 | 7:35 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC
Distance 321 miles (518 km) |
Average train duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 7h 8m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC start from as low as $68 (€56) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $156 (€128) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Amtrak from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Springfield, MA and Washington, DC from $45 (€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 Springfield, MA to Washington, DC

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Lyman Street.
- Theodore's Blues, Booze, & BBQ
- Red Rose Pizzeria
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- MGM Springfield
- Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
- Hilton Garden Inn Springfield
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and regional trains
- Bus: PVTA buses available
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Lake Shore Limited
- 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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