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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)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$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 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Ferndale, MD costing on average $17.
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 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($7 vs $8). 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.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Ferndale, MD
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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 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 |
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
Most Washington, DC to Ferndale, MD trains use the Union Station to BWI Airport Rail Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Ferndale, MD 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 Ferndale, MD 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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