The cheapest and fastest trains from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$220
Average price
$234
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
7 h 15 m
Trains per day
6
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 $234 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $220.
Of the 6 trains that leave Springfield, MA for Washington, DC on Sat, Mar 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct trains cover the 518 km distance in an average of 7 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest trains will take 7 h 43 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.
143 Northeast Regional
147 Northeast Regional
405 Amtrak Hartford Line · 195 Northeast Regional
461 Valley Flyer · 161 Northeast Regional
463 Amtrak Hartford Line · 163 Northeast Regional
461 Valley Flyer · 161 Northeast Regional
405 Amtrak Hartford Line · 195 Northeast Regional
463 Amtrak Hartford Line · 163 Northeast Regional
143 Northeast Regional
57 VermonterTravel 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 $55. 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 $55, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 321 miles (518 km)
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$176 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $194 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, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
479 Amtrak Hartford Line · 65 Northeast Regional | 11:40 PM Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 10h51 | 10:31 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
143 Northeast Regional | 9:50 AM Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 7h34 | 5:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
405 Amtrak Hartford Line · 195 Northeast Regional | 11:25 AM Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 7h00 | 6:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
147 Northeast Regional | 12:28 PM Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 7h50 | 8:18 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
461 Valley Flyer · 161 Northeast Regional | 2:34 PM Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 6h55 | 9:29 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
463 Amtrak Hartford Line · 163 Northeast Regional | 4:30 PM Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 7h02 | 11:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
57 Vermonter | 6:45 PM Springfield station, Springfield, MA | 7h43 | 2:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC
Trains from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $61 (€49) but you can travel from only $55 (€45) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 321 miles (518 km) distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 321 miles (518 km) |
Average train duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 55m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Cheapest month Jun |
Cheapest day Tue |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Busiest day Wed |
Least busy day Wed |
Best day to book ahead 91 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Springfield, MA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Springfield, MA and Washington, DC from $55 (€45). 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Springfield, 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 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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