The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Quantico, VA
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
5
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 $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 5 trains that leave Washington, DC for Quantico, VA on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 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.
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93 Northeast Regional
141 Northeast Regional
67 Northeast Regional
79 Carolinian
67 Northeast Regional
85 Northeast Regional
141 Northeast Regional
79 Carolinian
93 Northeast RegionalLive departures
Washington, DC to Quantico, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Quantico, VA trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Northeast Regional | 12:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h43 | 1:03 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 | |
141 Northeast Regional | 5:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h46 | 6:01 PM Quantico Station, Quantico, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 10:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h52 | 11:47 PM Quantico Station, Quantico, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
85 Northeast Regional | 12:10 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h45 | 12:55 AM Quantico Station, Quantico, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Quantico, VA
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 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Washington, DC to Quantico, VA start from as low as $11 (€9) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $15 (€12) depending on the train type and class.
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

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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