The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 1 trains that leave Washington Union Station, Washington, DC for Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD on Wed, May 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 20 the direct trains cover the 172 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
On Wed, May 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 12 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.
40 Floridian3:57 PM3h12Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:09 PMCumberland Station, Cumberland, MD$671One-way0 transfers
40 Floridian3:57 PM3h12Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:09 PMCumberland Station, Cumberland, MD$671One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a bus costs an average of $110.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD:
A train is $66 (€53) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD costing on average $117 (€94).
Other travel options to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-22.55 (€-18.23). The journey takes 3h 12m versus 2h 16m 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
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD trains for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40 Floridian | 3:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h12 | 7:09 PM Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD
Trains from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 19:57, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (172 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 106 miles (172 km) |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 7:57 PM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD from $31 (€25). 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 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD 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 Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC to Cumberland Station, Cumberland, MD
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cumberland
- Ramada by Wyndham Cumberland Downtown
- Hampton Inn Cumberland
- Located in the main hall
- The station serves as a hub for the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Local bus services available
