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The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$317

Average price

$317

Fastest journey

14 h 13 m

Average duration

14 h 13 m

Trains per day

Distance

872 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA will cost around $317 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $317.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Washington, DC for Atlanta, GA on Mon, Jul 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 872 km distance in an average of 14 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 13 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 14 h 13 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.

19 Crescent

06:30PM14h13

Washington Union Station, Washington, DC

08:43AMPeachtree Station, Atlanta, GA

$3171One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a train costs an average of €123.

Distance: 541 miles (871 km)

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Train	Most popular Bus	Flight
€272 Average price	€76 Average price Cheapest	€159 Average price
14h 43m Average total duration 14h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	14h 51m Average total duration 14h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions	2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday, July 13

Last updated at 2:04 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
19 Crescent	10:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC	14h13	12:43 PM Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA?

The best time to book your train from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA.

Trains

from $145

Buses

from $51

Flights

from $166

Journey information

Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA

USA

Trains from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 14h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $153 (€123) but you can travel from only $42 (€33) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $42 (€33)

Distance

541 miles (871 km)

Average train duration

14h 13m

Cheapest ticket price

$153 (€123)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

14h 13m

First train

16:04

Last train

23:29

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $42 (€33)

Train providers: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA trains

Amtrak trains will get you to Atlanta, GA from Washington, DC from $141 (€114). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 14 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: $141

FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA

FAQs: Travel by train from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA.

Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA can start from as little as $142 (€114) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA is $192 (€155); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA is 14 h 13 min to travel the 540 mile (871 km) long journey, with around there is 1 train per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA leaves at 4: 07 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA leaves at 11: 29 PM.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA, you can count on Amtrak for the best way to get you to Atlanta, GA. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Atlanta, GA from Washington, DC and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 29 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA by train is October.

You have options as you can travel from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA

Washington

Atlanta

The major train station for departures in Washington is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your trip from Washington to Atlanta.

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Information Desk

information

Address

50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States

Phone Number

+1 202 2891908

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00

Distance to city center

2 km