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Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to Claymont, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Claymont, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $510.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$36 Average price | $519 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Claymont, DE:
A bus is $0.46 (€0.38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Claymont, DE costing on average $36 (€30).
A bus is $483 (€396) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Claymont, DE costing on average $519 (€425).
Other travel options to Claymont, DE take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 38m.
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (1h 38m by train vs 2h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $36 (€30) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Claymont, DE
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Trains from Washington, DC to Claymont, DE run on average 68 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (169 km) distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 105 miles (169 km) |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 68 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 12:26 AM |
Last train 11:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Claymont, DE trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Claymont, DE from $12 (€10). 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, DC to Claymont, DE
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Claymont, DE 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 Claymont, DE, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Claymont, DE
Most Washington, DC to Claymont, DE trains use the Union Station to Wilmington Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Claymont, DE train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Washington, DC station do trains to Claymont, DE leave from?
Getting to Union Station from Washington city centre
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station train station facilities and services
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: 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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
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