The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Quantico, VA
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Quantico, VA 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 Quantico, VA will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 3 trains that leave Washington, DC for Quantico, VA on Mon, Dec 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 52 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.






Live departures
Washington, DC to Quantico, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Quantico, VA trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Northeast Regional | 12:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h43 | 12:43 PM Quantico Station, Quantico, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 4:08 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h46 | 4:54 PM Quantico Station, Quantico, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 5:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h48 | 5:48 PM Quantico Station, Quantico, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 7:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h46 | 8:36 PM Quantico Station, Quantico, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Northeast Regional | 9:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h47 | 9:47 PM Quantico Station, Quantico, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 10:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h43 | 10:53 PM Quantico Station, Quantico, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
87 Northeast Regional | 12:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h45 | 12:45 AM Quantico Station, Quantico, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Quantico, VA
Trains from Washington, DC to Quantico, VA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 43m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 19:10 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express from Washington, DC to Quantico, VA trainsAmtrak, Virginia Railway Express trains will get you between Washington, DC and Quantico, VA from $11 (€9). 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 Quantico, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Quantico, VA 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 Quantico, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Quantico, VA
- 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
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available on the Marine Corps Base, subject to base access regulations.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free for passengers
- Located in the main hall
- The station is a small facility with basic amenities, primarily serving Amtrak and VRE trains.
- Bus: Local shuttle services available
- VRE: Fredericksburg Line
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