The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
Cheapest price
$235
Average price
$296
Fastest journey
16 h 26 m
Average duration
18 h 3 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
1188 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL 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 Sanford, FL will cost around $296 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $235.
Of the 6 trains that leave Washington, DC for Sanford, FL on Thu, May 07, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 1188 km distance in an average of 18 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 h 26 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 19 h 51 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.
41 Floridian1:48 PM19h05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:53 AMDeLand Station, DeLand, FL$2351One-way0 transfers
41 Floridian1:48 PM19h51Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:39 AMWinter Park Station, Winter Park, FL$2401One-way0 transfers
41 Floridian1:48 PM20h17Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:05 AMOrlando Station, Orlando, FL$2401One-way0 transfers
97 Silver Meteor7:24 PM16h26Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:50 AMDeLand Station, DeLand, FL$3501One-way0 transfers
97 Silver Meteor7:24 PM17h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:39 PMWinter Park Station, Winter Park, FL$3571One-way0 transfers
97 Silver Meteor7:24 PM16h26Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:50 AMDeLand Station, DeLand, FL$3501One-way0 transfers
97 Silver Meteor7:24 PM17h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:39 PMWinter Park Station, Winter Park, FL$3571One-way0 transfers
97 Silver Meteor7:24 PM17h40Washington Union Station, Washington, DC1:04 PMOrlando Station, Orlando, FL$3571One-way0 transfers
41 Floridian1:48 PM19h05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:53 AMDeLand Station, DeLand, FL$2351One-way0 transfers
41 Floridian1:48 PM19h51Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:39 AMWinter Park Station, Winter Park, FL$2401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $128.
Distance: 738 miles (1188 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$212 Average price | $192 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 34m Average total duration 18h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL:
A flight is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL costing on average $212 (€169).
Other travel options to Sanford, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 4m.
Tickets start at around $212 (€169) compared to roughly $172 (€137) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-40.53 (€-32.33). The journey takes 18h 4m versus 11h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Sanford, FL train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Sanford, FL trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
41 Floridian | 1:48 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 19h51 | 9:39 AM Winter Park Station, Winter Park, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
41 Floridian | 1:48 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 19h05 | 8:53 AM DeLand Station, DeLand, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
41 Floridian | 1:48 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 20h17 | 10:05 AM Orlando Station, Orlando, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
Trains from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $128 (€102) but you can travel from only $60 (€48) by flight.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 12:36, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 738 miles (1188 km) distance in 16h 26m.
Distance 738 miles (1188 km) |
Average train duration 18h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $128 (€102) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 16h 26m |
First train 12:36 PM |
Last train 7:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL trainsAmtrak, Virginia Railway Express trains will get you between Washington, DC and Sanford, FL from $60 (€48). 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 Sanford, FL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL 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 Sanford, FL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Sanford, FL
- 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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