The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Ferndale, MD
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Ferndale, MD 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 Ferndale, MD will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Washington, DC for Ferndale, MD on Tue, Jun 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 the slowest trains will take 27 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.
1:15 AM0h27Washington, DC1:42 AMFerndale, MD$71One-way0 transfers
1:15 AM0h27Washington, DC1:42 AMFerndale, MD$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Washington, DC to Ferndale, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Ferndale, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Ferndale, MD:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Ferndale, MD costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Ferndale, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
The journey is about 22m faster (27m by train vs 49m by car) and roughly $0.97 (€0.79) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 (€6) vs $8 (€6)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Ferndale, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Ferndale, MD trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:15 AM Washington, DC | 0h27 | 1:42 AM Ferndale, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Ferndale, MD
Trains from Washington, DC to Ferndale, MD run on average 23 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 14 days |
FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Ferndale, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Ferndale, 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
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